Three Dead Including Two Firefighters in Major Bicester Fire

A major fire at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, resulted in the deaths of two firefighters and a member of the public, with two additional firefighters seriously injured. The blaze prompted a significant emergency response involving ten fire crews and warnings for local residents to stay indoors. Oxfordshire Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to the bravery of the emergency workers, emphasizing the exemplary multi-agency response. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also led tributes, describing the deaths as devastating and extending his thoughts to the families and injured firefighters. Local and regional fire services, including Essex County Fire and Rescue, showed solidarity by flying flags at half-mast and offering condolences to those affected. The incident is under investigation as the fire is now under control, with emergency personnel remaining at the site.