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A memorial service is under way for four firefighters who died as a result of a warehouse blaze in Warwickshire. A memorial service is under way for four firefighters who were killed in a warehouse blaze in Warwickshire.
Ashley Stephens, 20, John Averis, 27, Darren Yates-Badley, 24, and Ian Reid, 44, died following the blaze in Atherstone-on-Stour on 2 November. Ashley Stephens, 20, John Averis, 27, Darren Yates-Badley, 24, and Ian Reid, 44, died as the result of the fire in Atherstone-on-Stour on 2 November.
Hundreds of firefighters, government ministers and councillors are attending the service at Coventry Cathedral. About 1,400 people are attending the service, including government ministers and hundreds of firefighters.
The Health and Safety Executive has issued Warwickshire Fire Service with an improvement notice after the blaze.The Health and Safety Executive has issued Warwickshire Fire Service with an improvement notice after the blaze.
'Four heroes' The service, conducted by the canon of the cathedral Adrian Daffern, began with a procession bearing the standards of every fire and rescue service in the UK.
As the flag-bearers and clergy walked through the packed cathedral, the congregation sang Onward Christian Soldiers, a hymn chosen by the family of Ashley Stephens.
Hymns for the service were also chosen by the other bereaved families.
The four were trying to tackle a fire at a vegetable-packing plant
The firefighters died as they attempted to tackle the fire at a vegetable-packing plant.
Mr Reid died in hospital after his body was dragged from the burning warehouse.
The bodies of the other men were given a guard of honour when they were taken out of the wreckage following an extensive search.
Last week it was revealed that an investigation has found officers were not given enough information before attending the scene.Last week it was revealed that an investigation has found officers were not given enough information before attending the scene.
The four died as they attempted to tackle the fire at a vegetable-packing plant. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service's brigade chaplain, the Reverend Canon David Capron, and County Fire Officer, William Brown, gave readings and tributes at the service.
About 1,400 people are expected at the service, which will be conducted by the Canon of Coventry Cathedral, Adrian Daffern. Mr Brown earlier described the remembrance service as "our final goodbye".
The service will also be broadcast to those outside the cathedral, according to Warwickshire County Council.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service's brigade chaplain, the Reverend Canon David Capron, and County Fire Officer, William Brown, will give readings and tributes.
Mr Brown described the service as "our final goodbye".
He said: "It will allow us to collectively celebrate the lives of John, Ian, Ashley and Darren, all of whom were all very brave men dedicated to a job they loved."He said: "It will allow us to collectively celebrate the lives of John, Ian, Ashley and Darren, all of whom were all very brave men dedicated to a job they loved."
The Very Reverend John Irvine, Dean of Coventry, said: "The loss of any life is both sad and traumatic but we cannot begin to know the pain that the families and friends of these four heroes have suffered." The service was open to residents from across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The service in open to residents from across Coventry and Warwickshire.