Three Dead After Devastating Fire at Former RAF Base

A devastating fire at a former RAF base in Bicester, Oxfordshire, claimed the lives of two firefighters and one member of the public on May 15, 2025. Two more firefighters sustained serious injuries in the incident. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud explosions and seeing thick black smoke rising from the site. Oxfordshire County Council confirmed the casualties. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "It was a terrifying scene," said one local resident who witnessed the event. "The explosions were deafening, and the smoke was so thick you could barely see." Emergency services responded swiftly, but the intensity of the fire tragically resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by firefighters and the importance of fire safety. Support for the families of the victims and the injured firefighters is being organized by the local community.