US EditionTwo firefighters and one other person die after fire at former RAF base in Oxfordshire
- Two firefighters and one member of the public died in a fire at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base, on Thursday in Oxfordshire.
- The fire broke out during the night at a heritage location for motoring and aviation businesses, home to more than 50 companies, prompting a response from 10 fire crews.
- Firefighters faced large smoke plumes from a warehouse near the airfield while trying to control the ongoing and serious blaze.
- Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service warned locals to close windows and consider switching off air-conditioning due to the fire's impact.
- The cause remains unknown, and two firefighters were seriously injured as emergency services continue working at the site today.
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Oxfordshire fire leaves two firefighters and member of public dead
Two firefighters have died tackling a large fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire that’s now a business park. The blaze started yesterday evening, prompting warnings to residents to stay indoors. Now known as Bicester Motion, the former airfield is home to classic car and engineering firms. It described a third person who died as being a close friend of the site. Two other firefighters suffered serious injuries and are currently in hospital.
Fire chief breaks down in tears as he confirms two firefighters have died in huge blaze - Birmingham Live
Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the inferno at Bicester Motion, with local residents warned to stay indoors and keep their windows closed as clouds of dense grey smoke could be seen for miles around
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