NORTH GEORGETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Firefighters were busy for several hours battling a fire at a local dealership near the Mahoning and Columbiana County line.

In just a few short hours, the Western Reserve Auto Sales dealership in North Georgetown was completely destroyed by flames from a fire early Saturday morning. More than 12 vehicles were also destroyed by the fire.

The fire started just before 3 a.m. and several crews responded to the dealership that was already engulfed in flames.

“Sebring was already on scene because they are closer than we are. So Sebring was already on the scene and then we assisted them until we got the fire knocked down,” said North Georgetown Fire Chief Ed Reichenbach.

There was not a fire hydrant near, so Chief Reichenbach says tankers were called to assist, allowing crews to avoid being slowed down.

“Our water supply was good. All our tankers kept up with water so everything was good,” said Chief Reichenbach.

The chief says there was a vehicle inside the building at the time the fire started but is unsure if that is what started it.

The State Fire Marshal was called, and the incident remains under investigation.

Megan Lee contributed to this report.