Tributes and Investigation Continue After Fatal Bicester Motion Fire
Three days after the blaze, fire hotspots still hinder investigation into the deaths of two firefighters and a local business owner at the historic site.
Overview
- Two firefighters, Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, and local business owner David Chester lost their lives in the fire at Bicester Motion on May 15, 2025.
- Two other firefighters remain hospitalized in stable condition after sustaining serious injuries during the incident.
- Persistent fire hotspots inside the building continue to prevent investigators from safely entering the site to determine the cause of the blaze.
- Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Team is leading an unexplained death investigation, which is currently non-criminal but complex and ongoing.
- Community tributes include church services, a book of condolence, and fundraisers, with flowers and messages left at Garth Park to honor the victims.