Two Firefighters, One Civilian Die in Major Bicester Fire

A massive fire at Bicester Motion, a classic car restoration site on a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, resulted in the tragic deaths of two firefighters and a close friend of the site. One firefighter was a London Fire Service sub-officer on retained duty with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS), and the other was an OFRS team member. The blaze, which broke out in the evening and involved over ten fire crews, also left two firefighters seriously injured and hospitalized. Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall gave an emotional statement praising the 'unwavering bravery' of the emergency services while breaking down in tears as he announced the losses. The Bicester Motion site remains closed as investigations continue into the fire's cause, with the community and emergency services mourning the tragedy. Authorities have expressed support for the families and asked for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time.