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Unexplained Death Investigation Continues After Fatal Fire at Bicester Motion

Thames Valley Police await structural clearance to examine the scene as tributes and fundraising efforts honor the three lives lost.

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Overview

  • The May 15 fire at Bicester Motion claimed the lives of firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, as well as civilian David Chester, 57, who died assisting fire crews.
  • Thames Valley Police are leading a non-criminal unexplained death investigation, with structural engineers assessing the safety of the site for further examination.
  • Two Oxfordshire firefighters remain hospitalized in serious but stable condition after sustaining injuries while combating the blaze.
  • Community tributes include a golden plaque and floral memorials at the site, while a fundraiser by Bicester Rugby Union Football Club has surpassed £8,000 for victims’ families and The Fire Fighters Charity.
  • Bicester Motion, located on the historic RAF Bicester site, housed over 50 specialist engineering and classic car businesses, many of which suffered extensive damage.