BP Gas Station Closes in Painesville

On Thursday, June 21 the BP gas station on the corner of Erie Street and Richmond Street in Painesville closed for business. No further information was provided. BP applied and received demolition permits from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal with an estimated date of Monday, July 9, for the removal of the station canopy and underground storage tanks. BP has not announced future plans for the property as of June 27. Painesville City is in communication with the company.