Bicester business park fire victim Dave Chester was ‘amazing man’

The family of a man who died in a fire at a business park that also claimed the lives of two firefighters have paid tribute to “the most amazing man we will ever know”.

Father-of-two Dave Chester, 57, was killed in the blaze that engulfed the Bicester Motion site in Oxfordshire on Thursday evening, along with firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38.

Mr Chester’s family described him as “Bicester born and bred” with a “quirky sense of humour”.

“He was not a victim but a hero, he died the way he lived – helping others and putting them ahead of himself,” the tribute added.

“He was a loving and caring father, husband, son and brother.

“Although he is no longer with us he will always be in our hearts and his legacy will continue.”

Thames Valley Police said two other firefighters who suffered serious injuries are “conscious and remain in a stable condition” in hospital.

Church services and a two-minute silence have been held to remember the victims.

The town’s mayor Alisa Russell said the community was “really supportive and really close”.

“It’s a tragedy which teaches us different lessons,” she said.

“I hope we will be able to recover and we just want to offer as a town council our condolences to the families to those who’ve lost their lives.”