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Live Updates as Funeral Procession Honours 'Hero' Firefighter Killed in Blaze

OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 31 – Martyn Sadler, 38, is honoured with a full ceremonial fire service funeral after dying in a major fire that involved ten fire crews, officials said.

  • A full ceremonial funeral procession for firefighter Martyn Sadler was held on July 31 in Bicester, Oxfordshire, honoring his life and service.
  • Mr Sadler died on May 15 while responding to a large fire at the old RAF site located on Buckingham Road, an incident that also claimed the lives of Jennie Logan and Dave Chester.
  • Thousands attended the procession, with three fire brigades standing along the route as the casket, covered with the Union Jack, was transported atop an aerial ladder platform.
  • Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall expressed that Martyn had a deep commitment to firefighting and noted that he had recently marked 20 years of service before his passing.
  • Investigations into the fire are ongoing while Bicester Motion plans to demolish the Grade II listed Hangar 79 due to significant damage from the blaze.
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Oxford Mail broke the news in Oxford, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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