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Investigation continues after Oxford fire and explosion

Police and fire crews are continuing their investigation after a fire and explosion in Oxford. It happened on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services will be at the scene for several days.

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Police release name of victim after explosion

The scene after the explosion and fire Credit: ITV

Police and fire investigations are continuing into a fatal explosion in Oxford. Now the name of a victim has been released.

At around 4.45pm on Tuesday 14 February, emergency services were called to Gibbs Crescent, following an explosion and fire.

Following this, a multi-agency operation to make the area safe and to examine the scene was undertaken.

On Saturday (18/2) a search of Gibbs Crescent by Thames Valley Police, Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service and Urban Search and Rescue specialists, led to the discovery of human remains.

Formal identification has now taken place by the Coroner and has confirmed them to be 48-year-old Guido Schuette. His family have been informed and Thames Valley Police officers continue to support them.

– Thames Valley Police
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