Three other folks killed in fireplace at former RAF base in Oxfordshire

Two firefighters and a member of the general public have died after a big fireplace at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire county council stated the 2 firefighters died whilst tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday.

Bicester Motion, house to greater than 50 specialist companies enthusiastic about vintage automotive recovery and engineering, is on the web page of RAF Bicester, a former bomber station.

Ten fireplace and rescue crews have been known as to take on the hearth, which began on Thursday night and precipitated a big reaction and warnings for native citizens to stick indoors.

The fireplace used to be nonetheless burning on Friday morning however used to be beneath regulate, the council stated. Other beef up home equipment remained on scene, together with a hydraulic platform, a water provider, a command unit and a high-volume pumping unit.

Two additional firefighters suffered critical accidents and have been in clinic, the council added.

The leader fireplace officer, Rob MacDougall, stated: “It is with a very heavy heart that we today report the loss of two of our firefighters. Families have been informed and are being supported.”

The recommendation for native citizens to stay indoors and close all home windows used to be lifted on Friday morning. Roads that have been up to now closed have been being opened however visitors used to be stated to be heavy.

A commentary from South Central ambulance provider stated: “We were called at 18.57 on Thursday evening to reports of a serious incident at Bicester Motion.

“We sent a robust command structure to support staff and are currently on scene as the incident is ongoing.”