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Firefighters and member of public die in fire at Bicester Motion Firefighters and member of public die in fire at Bicester Motion
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Large plumes of smoke were filmed coming from one of the Bicester Motion buildingsLarge plumes of smoke were filmed coming from one of the Bicester Motion buildings
Two firefighters and a member of the public have died in a large fire at a business park.Two firefighters and a member of the public have died in a large fire at a business park.
The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on the edge of the town on ThursdayThe Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on the edge of the town on Thursday
London Fire Brigade said one of those who lost their lives was a London leading firefighter and sub officer on retained duty with Oxfordshire. Two further firefighters suffered serious injuries and are in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said.London Fire Brigade said one of those who lost their lives was a London leading firefighter and sub officer on retained duty with Oxfordshire. Two further firefighters suffered serious injuries and are in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said.
Paying tribute on X, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the families and friends of those who had died following the "devastating news".Paying tribute on X, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the families and friends of those who had died following the "devastating news".
Smoke could be seen from the other side of the town
He continued: "The bravery of our firefighters is astounding. Hoping those in hospital make a full and swift recovery."He continued: "The bravery of our firefighters is astounding. Hoping those in hospital make a full and swift recovery."
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. Smoke could be seen from the other side of the town
"Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult of times and we ask for privacy to be respected. In an emotional statement made from the site on Friday, Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall said: "It is with a heavy heart that we report the loss of two of our firefighters. A member of the public has also sadly died in the incident.
"We cannot release any details at present but will provide further information as soon as we can." "The families have been informed and are being supported. Our thoughts remain with them at this most difficult time, and we ask for their privacy to be respected.
"I am immensely proud and grateful for the exemplary multi-agency response and the unwavering bravery demonstrated by all the emergency services personnel."
He added: "We cannot release any details at present but will provide further information as soon as we can."
In a statement, London Fire Brigade said: "We are devastated by the loss of our colleague, and our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those impacted by this incident.In a statement, London Fire Brigade said: "We are devastated by the loss of our colleague, and our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those impacted by this incident.
"We are working closely with our counterparts in Oxfordshire, providing support to the family and our crews affected by this tragic loss."We are working closely with our counterparts in Oxfordshire, providing support to the family and our crews affected by this tragic loss.
"Our sincere condolences go out to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who also sadly lost a firefighter at this incident, with a further two colleagues in hospital.""Our sincere condolences go out to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who also sadly lost a firefighter at this incident, with a further two colleagues in hospital."
A fire engine leaves Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire where two firefighters and a member of the public have died, and two firefighters were also seriously injured on Thursday Emergency services remained at the scene on Friday
Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze at the former RAF hangar on the business park on Thursday at about 18:30 BST, with witnesses seeing black smoke in the sky from the other side of town.Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze at the former RAF hangar on the business park on Thursday at about 18:30 BST, with witnesses seeing black smoke in the sky from the other side of town.
The council said four crews remained at the scene of the fire, which was now under control.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.A fire engine and ambulance could be seen leaving the area on Friday while another police vehicle entered the site.
Advice for local residents to remain indoors and shut all windows has been lifted.Advice for local residents to remain indoors and shut all windows has been lifted.
Police officers patrol at a cordon near the scene of the fire at Bicester Motion The cause of the fire is not yet known
Philip Garrigan, chief of the National Fire Chiefs Council, said: "I am devastated by the news that two firefighters have lost their lives responding to a major incident in Bicester on Thursday evening. I am also deeply saddened that a member of the public has also died in the incident. Philip Garrigan, chief of the National Fire Chiefs Council, said: "Our firefighters are the very best of us, their courage and compassion is what make them so very special.
"Our firefighters are the very best of us, their courage and compassion is what make them so very special.
"My thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.""My thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time."
The Fire Brigades Union said its thoughts were with "family, friends and colleagues" and added it would provide "whatever support is required in the days ahead, and in time we will investigate what happened". The Fire Brigades Union said it would provide "whatever support is required in the days ahead, and in time we will investigate what happened".
In a statement Bicester Motion said: "We are deeply saddened to share the tragic news that two firefighters and a close friend of the site have lost their lives. In a statement, Bicester Motion said: "We are deeply saddened to share the tragic news that two firefighters and a close friend of the site have lost their lives.
"There are no words at times like this but our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones. We pray for the two firefighters in hospital."There are no words at times like this but our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones. We pray for the two firefighters in hospital.
"The bravery shown by the emergency services teams has been overwhelming. We are grateful for all the support and especially the exceptional work by all in such unprecedented circumstances."The bravery shown by the emergency services teams has been overwhelming. We are grateful for all the support and especially the exceptional work by all in such unprecedented circumstances.
"The strength and kindness of the Bicester community, of which we are proud members, has truly shown itself.""The strength and kindness of the Bicester community, of which we are proud members, has truly shown itself."
Thanking people for their understanding, Bicester Motion said the site would remain closed over the weekend "as we continue to work closely with the emergency services".Thanking people for their understanding, Bicester Motion said the site would remain closed over the weekend "as we continue to work closely with the emergency services".
Floral tributes have been left at Bicester Fire Station
St Laurence's Church, Caversfield, said it had opened its doors following "the tragic news of lives lost in the fire".St Laurence's Church, Caversfield, said it had opened its doors following "the tragic news of lives lost in the fire".
The church on Banbury Road, close to the site of the fire, said it was open "for anyone looking for a space for private prayer or for stillness and reflection".The church on Banbury Road, close to the site of the fire, said it was open "for anyone looking for a space for private prayer or for stillness and reflection".
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the events of yesterday and especially with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives," it added.
Police officers patrol at a cordon near the scene at Bicester Motion, the site of a former RAF base on Thursday
'Sorrow and solidarity''Sorrow and solidarity'
Labour former minister and Oxfordshire MP Anneliese Dodds paid tribute to the firefighters who died in the line of duty as she spoke in the House of Commons. Former Labour minister and Oxfordshire MP Anneliese Dodds paid tribute to the firefighters who died in the line of duty as she spoke in the House of Commons.
The Oxford East MP said: "Since I have been in the chamber, I have received some truly awful news that three people died last night in a fire in Bicester, including two members of the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service." The member for Oxford East said: "Since I have been in the chamber, I have received some truly awful news that three people died last night in a fire in Bicester, including two members of the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service."
She said MP for Bicester and Woodstock Calum Miller had left the chamber to liaise with those on the ground.She said MP for Bicester and Woodstock Calum Miller had left the chamber to liaise with those on the ground.
"We both want to take this opportunity, if I may, to convey our deep sorrow and solidarity with the families of those who have died, and our fervent and heartfelt best wishes to the two firefighters who remain in a serious condition," she continued."We both want to take this opportunity, if I may, to convey our deep sorrow and solidarity with the families of those who have died, and our fervent and heartfelt best wishes to the two firefighters who remain in a serious condition," she continued.
"We're grateful for their heroism and that of their colleagues when, as ever, they run towards danger to serve us all.""We're grateful for their heroism and that of their colleagues when, as ever, they run towards danger to serve us all."
Police officers patrol at a cordon near the scene at Bicester Motion, the site of a former RAF base on Thursday
In a statement, Mr Miller said: "I am heartbroken to learn that three people lost their lives in the fire. My deep condolences go to the family and friends who are now grieving their loss.In a statement, Mr Miller said: "I am heartbroken to learn that three people lost their lives in the fire. My deep condolences go to the family and friends who are now grieving their loss.
"I want to pay tribute to the bravery of our firefighters and emergency services."I want to pay tribute to the bravery of our firefighters and emergency services.
"It is terrible that two fire officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. The death of colleagues will be felt by all in the fire service family, and I am holding them in my thoughts.""It is terrible that two fire officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. The death of colleagues will be felt by all in the fire service family, and I am holding them in my thoughts."
'Deep debt of gratitude''Deep debt of gratitude'
Leader of Oxford City Council, Councillor Susan Brown, expressed her condolences to the families of all three people who had died.Leader of Oxford City Council, Councillor Susan Brown, expressed her condolences to the families of all three people who had died.
She continued: "This is a terrible reminder for us all that firefighters, as well as the other members of the emergency services, put themselves at risk on a daily basis, to protect us all. We owe them a deep debt of gratitude. She continued: "This is a terrible reminder for us all that firefighters, as well as the other members of the emergency services, put themselves at risk on a daily basis, to protect us all. We owe them a deep debt of gratitude."
"We are deeply saddened, and our thoughts are with the family, colleagues and friends of those we have lost in this tragic incident."
Oxford City Council has lowered the city flag, flying over the 1930s extension of Oxford Town Hall, to half-mast in tribute.Oxford City Council has lowered the city flag, flying over the 1930s extension of Oxford Town Hall, to half-mast in tribute.
Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blazeTen fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze
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.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.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Advice for local residents to remain indoors and shut all windows has now been lifted.
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