Boardman Fire Chief Mark Pitzer tells 21 News officials from the department have petitioned to have the Wagon Wheel Motel temporarily closed. The Chief says the department is asking for the closure due to safety concerns they have with the structure. The hearing for the order is scheduled to come before Magistrate Durkin Thursday morning. Pitzer mentioned building damages such as roof damage, leaking ceilings and exposed electrical components as reasons for concern. The Wagon Wheel Motel was recently deemed a nuisance by Boardman Township Trustees over safety issues. The fire department previously said there was a risk to both the public and responding firefighters if they ever had to fight a fire at the business.