The Kuwaiti Oil Fires of 1991: When Saddam Hussein Darkened the Skies In 1991, retreating Iraqi forces ignited 640 Kuwaiti oil wells, causing one of history’s worst environmental disasters. Discover the heroic firefighting efforts that saved Kuwait from an apocalyptic inferno.

In 1991, Saddam Hussein’s army set 640 Kuwaiti oil wells on fire, creating a dark cloud that blocked out the sun for months. 🌑🔥

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