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Gaza families burn wood to cook as fuel shortage deepens
Original: In Gaza, many families are forced to burn wood for cooking and heating. The smoke harms our lungs, irritates the eyes, a
People in Gaza report that families are burning wood to cook and heat their homes because safer fuel is scarce. The smoke is said to damage lungs, irritate eyes and pollute the air, adding to the humanitarian toll of the conflict. Calls are growing for safer cooking and heating alternatives to be allowed into the territory.
Why now: The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza is drawing attention to severe fuel and cooking gas shortages affecting families' health.
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