As the dangerous air conditions from Canadian wildfire smoke continue over the Erie area, the impact of the haze is putting the city’s homeless population at even greater risk. But a local shelter is opening its doors as a safe haven.
The harsh air conditions continue, making it dangerous for everyone. People are being urged to limit outdoor activities. The smoke is especially hazardous for anyone with heart or lung issues, and forecasters say only slow improvement is expected through Friday.
But for people without a home — who spend hours outside every day — that warning hits even harder…