Summary

Drone footage shows the blaze with huge plumes of smoke

Live Reporting

Edited by Dan Kerins and Jenna Moon

  1. Witness heard 'pops and crackles' from site of fire

    A local resident who lives across the road from Bicester Motion says she saw plumes of smoke coming from the buildings on Thursday night.

    The woman, 26, who gave her name only as Ellie, says she heard "pops and crackles and bangs" in the area.

    "It was so weird because I had my blinds shut at the time and I was like what is going on," she adds. "It was crazy and then I looked out the window and saw it."

  2. 'Heavy heart' over deaths of two firefighters - chief fire officer

    We've just received a statement from local officials about the incident.

    Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall says: "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."

    The two firefighters were from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

    The cause of the fire is not yet known.

  3. Photos show police at site of blaze

    We're receiving some photos now to our newsroom showing the site of a deadly fire in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

    Here's a look at the scene.

    Police officers patrol at a cordon near the scene of a fire at Bicester Motion in OxfordshirePA Media
    charred warehouse that is smoking is shown among treesPA Media
    Thick black smoke billowed from the site on Thursday eveningJames Matthews

  4. Authorities still accessing the area

    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.

  5. Crews still on scene, but fire under control - council

    Police stand in front of the damaged buildingPA Media

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

  6. Two firefighters in hospital with serious injuries - council

    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.

  7. Three dead after blaze at former RAF base
    Breaking

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

    This is a breaking story and we'll bring you more on this in the next few moments.