Firefighters and member of public dead after fire at old RAF base

Two firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.

Oxfordshire County Council said the firefighters died while tackling the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday.

Two further firefighters suffered serious injuries and are in hospital, the council added.

Chief fire officer Rob MacDougall said: "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."

Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze.

The council said four crews remain at the scene, which is now under control.

Officers remained at the entrance of the former RAF base on Friday, and a fire engine and ambulance could be seen leaving the area while another police vehicle entered the site.

Eyewitnesses described seeing black smoke in the sky from the other side of town.