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Pictured 2 Firefighters Who Died in HUGE Blaze at Former RAF Base
HUGE Inferno And Multiple Explosions at Former RAF Airfield
Major Crime Team Investigate as Two Firefighters and Member of The Public DIE
A large fire broke out at the site of a former RAF base and aircraft restoration business in Oxfordshire, with witnesses reporting loud explosions and thick black smoke billowing from the site.
MailOnline 16 MAY 2025
The former RAF base is now home to over 50 specialist businesses, which focus on classic car restoration and engineering
TWO DIED
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Services chief fire officer Rob MacDougall choked with emotion as he delivered a statement at a press conference in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Some 10 fire and rescue crews were tackling the blaze in Bicester, which has prompted a major response and warnings for local residents to stay indoors.
Three were killed after a huge blaze ripped through a former RAF base near the Oxfordshire village last night.
The fire broke out at around 6:40pm on Thursday, with ten fire engines deployed to the scene to tackle the flames.
Two other firefighters were rushed to hospital with serious injuries. The fire has since been brought under control.
Witnesses said they heard multiple explosions and clouds of dense black smoke could be seen for miles following the inferno at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire.
Thames Valley Police has now launched an unexplained death probe following the fire, but stressed this is not yet a criminal investigation.
A statement released today read: Everyone at Thames Valley Police is extremely saddened by the deaths of two firefighters and a member of the public following a fire in Bicester.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the families, friends and colleagues of those who have tragically lost their lives.
A message left from Thames Valley Police reads To my Red Light Family, in memory of two heroes. With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Always in our thoughts, your Blue Light Family
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.
Pictured 2 Firefighters Who Died in HUGE Blaze at Former RAF Base
Pictured 2 Firefighters Who Died in HUGE Blaze at Former RAF Base
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