Families in the Jiu Valley region of Romania are resorting to burning used clothing to heat their homes and keep their children warm, according to a report by Școala 9. Faced with extreme poverty and unaffordable wood prices, residents are purchasing large quantities of second-hand clothes specifically for fuel. Individuals report that clothing, particularly denim, burns effectively and is a cheaper alternative to traditional firewood. This desperate measure highlights the severe economic hardship impacting communities in the area. The practice raises concerns about indoor air quality and potential health risks due to the materials being burned. Local authorities have not yet commented on the situation or offered alternative solutions. The report underscores a growing crisis of energy poverty in Romania.