Sky News | Islamic State burns oil wells to defend Mosul Sky News Islamic State burns oil wells to defend Mosul, Oxfam says. Oxfam says Islamic State fighters are burning oil wells as they retreat, forcing thousands to live in a cloud of smoke. 12:32, UK, Friday 04 November 2016. Oil wells burning near Mosul. Pic Oxfam. Iraqis Near Mosul in 'Smoke-Filled Hell' as ISIS Burns Oil Wells |