A fire reported Thursday at the Hitachi Astemo commercial manufacturing plant in Rock Spring, Walker County, prompted a multi-agency response under the Tri-State Mutual Aid agreement.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the facility, located at 216 Thacker Drive, after reports of a fire within the commercial plant. The incident resulted in turnout from fire departments across the region, highlighting the collaborative efforts of local first responders.

Responding agencies included firefighters from Walker County, Catoosa County, and LaFayette Fire Departments. Their coordinated efforts showcased the effectiveness of the Tri-State Mutual Aid network, a system designed to pool resources from neighboring counties to handle larger or more complex incidents.

As part of the mutual aid protocol, the Trion Fire Department was called upon to provide coverage at the LaFayette Fire Department station during the incident. This arrangement ensures that local communities remain protected even when their primary firefighting resources are committed to another emergency.

As of Thursday evening, authorities had not released any information regarding the cause or extent of the fire.