Retreating ISIS Forces Leave Toxic Legacy Behind

Iraqi forces drove Islamic State group out of Qayyarah in the run-up to the Mosul offensive — and the retreating militants have left a toxic legacy behind. Coughs are heard throughout the town and doctors are fearful of longterm health consequences.

Iraqi forces drove Islamic State group out of Qayyarah in the run-up to the Mosul offensive - and the retreating militants have left a toxic legacy behind. As IS fighters retreated, they set fire to oil wells in the area, and months later, blazes are still burning.