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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**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager at Oslo Police**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you provide us with an overview of the fire incident that occurred in the apartment building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire started in a bathroom on the third floor and quickly spread to the roof structure and the interior walls of the bathroom. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building, which dates back to 1890, there are numerous cavities that complicated the firefighting efforts.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite challenging. How many apartments were affected as a result of the fire and subsequent water damage?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Currently, we have determined that three apartments will be uninhabitable due to significant water damage from a burst water pipe that occurred during the incident.
**Interviewer:** What is the current status of the residents? Were there any injuries reported?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** All residents were successfully evacuated, and while three individuals sustained minor injuries, they were treated by ambulance staff on the scene. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.
**Interviewer:** The firefighting effort must have been substantial. How long did it take to extinguish the fire?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The fire was under control and extinguished about an hour after the initial reports. However, our teams are still on-site in the post-extinguishing phase to salvage valuables and mitigate any additional water damage.
**Interviewer:** With the complexities involved in such an old building, do you think this incident raises important questions about fire safety regulations in heritage structures?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Absolutely. This situation highlights the need for ongoing discussions about fire safety standards for older buildings. It’s essential to ensure that our emergency response strategies consider the unique challenges presented by such properties.
**Interviewer:** As a community, do you think we should be more proactive in assessing and improving fire safety protocols in older residential buildings like this one?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s a critical conversation to have. Engaging local residents and authorities in dialogue around fire safety could lead to improved awareness and better preparation for future incidents.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Gabriel.
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