Outdoor event cancellations, employees urged to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in Western New York, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has ordered all county employees who work outside to stay inside.

Poloncarz made the announcement on social media Thursday morning, asking employees to return to indoor work sites for the day while air quality advisories are in effect.

Young children and people suffering from respiratory ailments are especially susceptible to these conditions and should limit outdoor exposure…

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