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Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named

Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named

Summary

Three people, including two firefighters named Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, died in a fire at Bicester Motion business park in Oxfordshire. The fire started on Thursday evening, and police are investigating the deaths but do not consider it a criminal issue at this time.

Key Facts

  • The fire occurred at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base, on Thursday around 18:30 BST.
  • The deceased individuals are firefighters Jennie Logan, age 30, and Martyn Sadler, age 38, along with a member of the public, David Chester, age 57.
  • Martyn Sadler also served in the London Fire Brigade.
  • Two other firefighters were seriously injured and are hospitalized.
  • Ten fire crews worked to control the fire, which spread through an aircraft hangar.
  • Police have started an investigation into the unexplained deaths but do not suspect criminal activity.
  • Bicester Motion hosts over 50 businesses focused on classic car restoration and engineering.
  • David Chester had been a long-term part of the community, running a family business called Chesters & Sons.

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