EPA: Omaha chemical fire testing found 'concerning' levels of lead, heavy metals, volatile compounds

OMAHA, Neb. -- An EPA review of the area near the Nox-Crete chemical fire found samples of lead, heavy metals and other so-called volatile organic compounds, but it's unclear if the Memorial Day fire is the reason. 

The EPA's report released Wednesday said that all of the ash and debris sample data came back with readings below a level of concern. 

The Federal Agency said they did find levels of lead in the soil that would be considered above a level of concern, but added the soil in that area had high lead levels before the fire happened. 

Investigators also found what they called heavy metals and volatile organic compounds in standing water near the site, but didn't go into further detail. 

Sample collecting began June 1st, two days after the fire at the Omaha warehouse. 

Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services had already confirmed there was no asbestos present in the debris left behind.