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LONDON (AP) — Two firefighters and a civilian were killed in a
blaze at a former British military base that is now used to
commemorate the history of aviation and motor sports, officials
said Friday.
The fire broke out Thursday in a large warehouse at the former
Royal Air Force base in Bicester, near Oxford. Giant plumes of
smoke could be seen for miles and witnesses reported hearing
explosions.
Two other firefighters were hospitalized with serious injuries,
Oxfordshire County Council said.
“Devastating news,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on the X
social media platform. “The bravery of our firefighters is
astounding. Hoping those in hospital make a full and swift
recovery.”
Crews had the fire under control Friday morning but remained at
the scene.
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