Man and two firefighters killed in fire at former RAF base named

17 May 2025 • 3:36 AM MYT
The Independent
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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 firefighters suffered serious injuries and are currently in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said previously.

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