Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service has paid its respects after two firefighters and a member of the public died in a serious fire in Bicester.
The fire happened at Bicester Motion, a business complex in Oxfordshire, on Thursday May 15 at 6.39pm.
Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue service lost two firefighters in the line of duty while they were dealing with the incident.
The firefighters have been named as Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who also worked as a firefighter for London Fire Brigade.
Two other firefighters are also in hospital with serious injuries.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service has since sent its condolences to those involved.
The service said its thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died, colleagues, friends and crews who responded and the two firefighters who were seriously injured in the incident.
Paul Hancock, chief fire officer, said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that two firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and a member of the public have lost their lives at an incident.
“Our thoughts are with the families of all those affected and our colleagues in Oxfordshire at this difficult time, and we send our deepest condolences.
“We also send our thoughts to the two firefighters who have sustained serious injuries in the incident and are currently in hospital.”
David Allen, Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: “My deepest condolences go to the families who are today coming to terms with the loss of three lives following a tragic incident in Oxfordshire.
“Desperately sad events like this show the dangers our brave firefighters face to keep us safe, and the debt of gratitude we owe them for their courageous service.
“My thoughts and prayers are also with the two firefighters who have sustained serious injuries.”
The service added that flags at Cumbrian fire stations will be flown at half mast until further notice.
