The fire started in a bathroom in an apartment on the third floor of the block of flats, says operations manager Gabriel Langfeldt in the police log. The fire spread further to the roof structure and the walls inside the bathroom.
In addition, a water pipe burst in connection with the incident, which caused a water leak.
– So far we are talking about three apartments that will become uninhabitable due to the water leak from the apartment where the fire broke out, writes the Oslo police district.
The 110 central office in Oslo confirms that there are three apartments that have been completely damaged. About an hour after the police first reported the fire, the fire control center confirms that it has been extinguished.
Driver post-shutdown
– We are now in the post-extinguishing phase, where we work, among other things, to salvage valuables and to limit secondary damage as a result of water, writes the 110 center on X.
The block of flats in question dates from 1890, which means that there are many cavities in the building. This made it more complex for the fire service to gain control of where the fire actually was.
The fire brigade remains on the scene for quite some time, even if the fire is extinguished, to make sure that it does not spread to other places.
No one seriously injured
All the residents of the apartment building were evacuated as a result of the fire.
A total of three people were considered to be slightly injured, according to the police, and these were examined by the ambulance at the scene. The police are opening a case.
In connection with the efforts of the emergency services, the intersection of Erling Skjalgssons gate and Elisenbergveien was closed.
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What safety measures can older buildings implement to prevent incidents like the fire on Erling Skjalgssons gate?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager**
*Interviewer:* Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you give us a brief overview of what happened in the apartment building on Erling Skjalgssons gate?
*Gabriel Langfeldt:* Certainly. The fire originated from a bathroom on the third floor and quickly spread to the roof and surrounding walls. Unfortunately, this incident also resulted in a water pipe burst, leading to significant water damage. As a result, three apartments are now uninhabitable, and the situation was more complex due to the age of the building, which was built in 1890.
*Interviewer:* That sounds like a challenging situation. How did the fire department handle the aftermath, especially concerning potential secondary damage?
*Gabriel Langfeldt:* After extinguishing the fire, we entered the post-extinguishing phase, focusing on salvaging valuables and mitigating further water damage. The building’s structure has many cavities, which required us to be extra cautious while ensuring the fire didn’t reignite.
*Interviewer:* Thankfully, there were no serious injuries reported. Can you tell us more about the residents and their evacuation process?
*Gabriel Langfeldt:* All residents were successfully evacuated, and while three individuals suffered minor injuries, they were treated on the scene. The evacuation went smoothly, thanks to a prompt response from our teams.
*Interviewer:* With the potential for similar incidents occurring in older buildings, do you think there should be more stringent regulations or safety checks for such properties to prevent future fires?
*Gabriel Langfeldt:* That’s an important question. The age of a building does pose unique challenges, and it raises a broader discussion about safety standards. Should stricter regulations be put in place for older properties, considering the potential for hidden risks? It’s definitely a conversation worth having.
*Interviewer:* Readers, what are your thoughts? Should older buildings be subject to increased safety regulations, or do you believe existing measures are adequate? Join the debate!
