Bicester Motion Fire Kills Businessman, Two Firefighters, Injures Two

David Chester, a 57-year-old businessman from Bicester, died heroically in a fire at the Bicester Motion site in Oxfordshire while trying to assist firefighters. The blaze also claimed the lives of firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, with two additional firefighters seriously injured. Chester's family described him as a beloved local figure known for his quirky sense of humor, hard work, and dedication to helping others. They emphasized that he was not a victim but a hero who lived and died putting others first. A golden plaque honoring the deceased has been installed at the site entrance, with the Bicester community expressing their condolences. The tragedy has deeply affected the local community and the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.