Local representatives are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate the fire at the former Charlestown Mall.

Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Anthony Brindisi say the site needs to be inspected for potential environmental and public health threats.

According to the City of Utica, initial air quality checks don't show any urgent concerns, which means residents can open their windows again.

If the Charlestown site is releasing hazardous substances, the EPA could help remove debris under the agency's Emergency Response Program.

That's the same program that helped clean up the collapsed Glory Days building in Herkimer back in 2016.

The EPA did find asbestos in the debris at that site.