The fire service suffered its deadliest day for 15 years as two firefighters died and two more were seriously injured tackling a blaze at a former RAF base.
The inferno at the 444-acre automotive complex in Bicester, Oxfordshire, claimed the lives of the service's Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38.
Civilian David Chester, 57, from Bicester, also died in the inferno.
Flames lit up the sky above the town during the 'apocalyptic' blaze. Smoke and ash were visible for miles around and residents in the area were urged to remain indoors and close their windows.
In emotional scenes, Oxfordshire Fire And Rescue Service's chief fire officer fought back tears as he confirmed the tragic losses at the scene yesterday.
