Cliff Notes – David Chester: Man killed in Bicester fire went to help firefighters at former RAF base family say
- David Chester, 57, died while attempting to assist firefighters during a blaze at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire.
- Chester’s family praised him as a “hero,” stating he selflessly aided the fire crews without hesitation.
- Two firefighters were also killed in the incident, with additional firefighters suffering serious injuries; the community has shown support through tributes.
David Chester: Man killed in Bicester fire went to help firefighters at former RAF base, family say | UK News
A man who was killed in a fire at a former RAF base was trying to help firefighters tackle the blaze, his family said.
David Chester, 57, who ran the business Chesters & Sons on the site for 12 years, died in the incident on Thursday, along with firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38.
In a statement released by Thames Valley Police, Mr Chester’s family called him a “hero” who assisted the fire crews in Oxfordshire “without hesitation”.
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