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Pictured 2 Firefighters Who Died in HUGE Blaze at Former RAF Base
Pictured 2 Firefighters Who Died in Huge Blaze at Former RAF Base
Three people died after explosions were heard at Bicester Motion on Thursday.
REUTERS 18 MAY 2025
Martyn Sadler, 38, died in the fire
Firefighter Jennie Logan
Two firefighters and a civilian were killed in a blaze at a former British military base that is now used to commemorate the history of aviation and motor sports, officials said Friday.
A man and two firefighters who died in a huge fire at a former RAF base have been named by police.
Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died after explosions were heard at Bicester Motion on Thursday, Thames Valley Police said.
David Chester, 57, from Bicester, was also killed, the force added.
Police said both firefighters worked at Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Mr Sadler was also part of the London Fire Brigade.
Two further OFRS firefighters suffered serious injuries and are in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said previously.
Mr Sadler exemplified courage and selflessness and was serving on retained duty at Bicester Fire Station, the London Fire Commissioner said.
Andy Roe said in a statement: We are devastated by the loss of our colleague and friend.
This is clearly an incredibly difficult time for us all; we have lost a well respected and much loved colleague who exemplified courage and selflessness in the service of others.
Our thoughts are with all the families, friends, and colleagues impacted by this tragedy. We are doing everything we can to provide support to Martyns family and colleagues.
The commissioner said it has been an incredibly challenging day for the UK Fire and Rescue Service and the incident highlights the high risk nature of the service we provide every day
I ask that everyone respects the familys privacy and gives them the space to grieve, he said.
Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze at 6.39pm, which prompted a major response and warnings for local residents to stay indoors.
The Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Marjorie Neasham Glasgow, said the King would want to pass on his sincerest condolences to all those affected
Members of the public started to lay flowers and tributes at the scene of the fire on Friday.
Three bouquets were laid under the Bicester Motion sign outside the former RAF base where a heavy police presence remains in place.
Bicester Motion confirmed the site will remain closed over the weekend.
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