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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How did the incident affect discussions around building codes and fire safety regulations for older structures?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you walk us through the sequence of events that led to the fire in the apartment?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire originated in a bathroom on the third floor of the apartment building. It quickly spread to the roof structure and other walls within the apartment, making it challenging to control.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like the building’s design complicated matters. How did that affect the firefighters’ response?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, the building dates back to 1890, which means there are many cavities and hidden spaces. This made it difficult to pinpoint the fire’s location and contained it before it spread further.
**Interviewer:** Fortunately, there were no severe injuries reported. What steps did the emergency services take to ensure resident safety?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** All residents were evacuated immediately, and three individuals suffered minor injuries that were treated at the scene. Additionally, we maintained a presence at the site even after extinguishing the fire, to prevent any flare-ups.
**Interviewer:** In terms of property damage, how many apartments were affected by the fire and the resulting water leak?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We’re looking at three apartments that are now uninhabitable due to the extensive damage from both the fire and the water leak caused by a burst pipe during the incident.
**Interviewer:** With the building being an older structure, do you think modern regulations are adequate in preventing such incidents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s a great question. The age of the building certainly played a role in the fire’s progression. This incident may spark a wider discussion about building codes and fire safety regulations for older structures.
**Interviewer:** To our readers, what do you think? Should older buildings be retrofitted to meet modern safety standards, or do you feel that there’s enough safeguard in place already? Let’s start a conversation!
