Burning Oil May be Hazardous to Troops

A U.S. Army official said Thursday the burning oil wells in Iraq present little health threat for soldiers, but other experts said the effects of inhaling the smoke could be serious and long-lasting.
March 21, 2003
A U.S. Army official said Thursday the burning oil wells in Iraq present little health threat for soldiers, but other experts said the effects of inhaling the smoke could be serious and long-lasting.
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