Chicago Tribune | Iraq oil fires could jeopardize mission to retake Mosul from Islamic State Chicago Tribune Iraqi firefighters battle oil well fires on Aug. 31, 2016, as they try to prevent the flames from reaching the residential neighborhoods in Qayara, Iraq. The fires, set at one of Iraq's major oil fields, could hinder military and humanitarian efforts ... ISIS Sets Up Oil Fire Moats to Thwart Invasion of Mosul AP Exclusive: Iraq oil fires could jeopardize Mosul mission |