MISSION – A strong odor still lingers after a Mission demolition company's pit caught fire in July.

Homeowner Velma Garza who lives in the area is also keeping track of the smell.

Garza says a fire broke out in July at the caliche pit a feet away from her home.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office Investigator John Franz.

Franz explains TCEQ is the lead agency working on this investigation.

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