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Oil Well Fires/Smoke

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Between February to November 1991, Iraqi armed forces ignited oil well fires, producing dense clouds of soot, liquid, aerosols and gases.

Health effects related to oil well fire smoke exposure depend on the nature of the gases and particles inhaled, how long the exposure lasted, and how close personnel were to the fire and smoke.

Acute or short term health effects may include

Individuals most at risk for long term and chronic health effects are

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