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Bicester fire: Two firefighters and member of public dead after blaze at old RAF base Firefighters and member of public die in fire at old Bicester RAF base
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Large plumes of smoke were filmed coming from one of the Bicester Motion buildings
Two firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.Two firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.
Oxfordshire County Council said the firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday. Oxfordshire County Council said Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday.
Two further firefighters suffered serious injuries and are in hospital, the council added. Two further firefighters suffered serious injuries and are in hospital, it added.
Chief fire officer Rob MacDougall said: "It is with a very heavy heart that we today report the loss of two of our firefighters. Families have been informed and are being supported."Chief fire officer Rob MacDougall said: "It is with a very heavy heart that we today report the loss of two of our firefighters. Families have been informed and are being supported."
Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze. He continued: "Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult of times and we ask for privacy to be respected.
The council said four crews remain at the scene, which is now under control. "We cannot release any details at present but will provide further information as soon as we can."
Officers remained at the entrance of the former RAF base on Friday, and a fire engine and ambulance could be seen leaving the area while another police vehicle entered the site. Thick black smoke billowed from the site on Thursday evening
Eyewitnesses described seeing black smoke in the sky from the other side of town. Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze on Thursday at about 18:30 BST, with witnesses describing seeing black smoke in the sky from the other side of town.
Bicester Motion is home to more than 50 specialist businesses focused on classic car restoration and engineering. The council said four crews remained at the scene of the fire, which was now under control.
A fire engine and ambulance could be seen leaving the area on Friday while another police vehicle entered the site.
Police officers patrol at a cordon near the scene of the fire at Bicester Motion
Bicester Motion is home to more than 50 specialist businesses, focused on classic car restoration and engineering.
It is on the site of RAF Bicester, a former bomber station.It is on the site of RAF Bicester, a former bomber station.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Advice for local residents to remain indoors and shut all windows has now been lifted.
Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze
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