05/03/2026
🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE🚨
Weathersfield Fire Department Responds to Fully Engulfed Commercial Structure Fire
WEATHERSFIELD, OH – May 1st 2026
The Weathersfield Fire Department, with assistance from multiple agencies, responded to a fully engulfed commercial structure fire at Hammericks Diesel Repair located at 2847 State Route 46 on Thursday, May 1, 2026.
Trumbull County 911 was alerted at approximately 11:09 PM (2309hrs) following multiple reports of a commercial structure fire with explosions.
Weathersfield Fire Department, McDonald Fire Department, ,Austintown Fire Department, Lane LifeTRANS , and Weathersfield Police Department was dispatched at 11:11 PM (2311hrs).
Upon arrival at 11:14 PM (2314hrs), Chief 41 reported a commercial structure fully engulfed in flames with a confirmed roof collapse.
Firefighters initiated water application to the structure at 11:21 PM (2321hrs).
Due to the extensive nature of the fire and heavy fire conditions, additional resources were requested from Niles Fire Department, Girard Fire Department, and Lordstown Fire Department.
Fortunately, no injuries to civilians or emergency personnel have been reported in connection with this incident.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal has been called to the scene to conduct an investigation into the cause of the fire.
No further details or information are available at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.