The Fire Brigades Union has responded to the deaths of two firefighters at a fire incident in Bicester, Oxfordshire. A member of the public died at the same incident.
All three have now been named. Two more firefighters, both FBU members, are still in hospital.
Steve Wright, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said:
“On behalf of the Fire Brigades Union, I send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler.
“Jennie and Martyn died in the line of duty protecting their community. They were both well-loved and widely respected. We are proud that they were members of our union.
“We also send our condolences to the family and friends of David Chester, a member of the public who died at the same incident in Bicester, Oxfordshire on Thursday 15 May.
“Two FBU members who attended the incident are still in hospital. Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones.
“The FBU will be conducting a full investigation of the incident which led to these tragic circumstances.
“For now, we are grieving for our fallen colleagues and friends.”
