Greater bodies in Oxfordshire: two firefighters lost their lives

Greater bodies in Oxfordshire: two firefighters lost their lives

Bicester, Oxfordshire, Großbritannien - On Thursday, a devastating large fire occurred on the site of Bicester Motion, a center for classic car and aircraft restaurant near Bicester Village (Oxfordshire). According to Oe24 were used around ten fire brigade units for hours to combat the flames. Tragically, two firefighters and a civilian died, while two other firefighters were seriously injured. Witnesses report numerous explosions and dense, black smoke that was visible for miles.

residents described that Aschenegen Niederging and Laute Knalle shook the surroundings. In this dramatic situation, the police, fire brigade and rescue workers coordinate extensive commitment. Prime Minister Sir Keir Strander commented on the accident and paid tribute to the courageous use of the firefighters.

Deleting work and investigation

The fire has now been brought under control, but the reversal work continues. The site remains closed for the time being, while the investigation into the exact cause of the fire is still in progress. The initial recommendation to keep the windows closed has now been lifted, and the streets around the area are now open again, even if the traffic is still dense.

The Oxfordshire fire brigade mourns the fallen colleagues and takes care of the relatives. In Bicester Motion, which houses over 50 specialized companies, one is also deeply affected and praises the use of the rescue workers.

another fire case

On Monday, October 16, 2023, another incident occurred when a neighbor in the street on the Holtfeld Rauch noticed from garages and alerted the rescue control center. In a very short time, fully alarm was triggered for the Bönen, DRK, emergency services and emergency doctor's fire brigade at 11:01 a.m. The homeowner was not present at the time, but later came to the site.

The fire brigade found smoke from both garage gates when they arrived. The fire was located in the right garage and a two -sided extinguishing attack was started. By beating a hole into the roof, the temperature could be reduced and petition prevented. Thanks to the fast alarm, the fire could be brought under control within a few minutes, and there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is currently still unclear, but it is believed that an overloaded socket could have caused self -inflammation. The criminal police have already started the cause of the fire, while the fire brigade ensured that no embers were left by removing the false ceiling in the garage.

fire protection and statistics

statistics on fires and causes of fire are important for improving fire protection. There are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics in Germany, but organizations such as the German Fire Brigade Association and the Federal Statistical Office regularly publish data on fires and their consequences. Comprehensive data could help optimize preventive measures and increase security. Further information on these statistics can be found on Feuertrutz.de