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. That made it more complex for the fire service to get 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 the Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. Langfeldt. Could you start by explaining what exactly happened during the apartment fire in Frogner?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire originated in a bathroom on the third floor of the apartment block built in 1890. Unfortunately, it spread quickly to the roof and walls, complicating our response due to the building’s many cavities. We’re currently looking at three apartments that are uninhabitable because of significant water damage linked to a burst pipe from the fire.
**Interviewer:** That sounds incredibly challenging. How did the firefighting teams manage to control the situation?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** After receiving the report, we had firefighters on-site who quickly extinguished the fire—about an hour after it started. However, our work didn’t stop there. We remained to salvage any valuables in the damaged apartments and to prevent secondary damage from the water leak.
**Interviewer:** Thankfully, it seems no one was seriously injured. How did the evacuation process go?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** All residents were evacuated safely. Fortunately, only three individuals reported slight injuries and were administered care on-site. It was a coordinated effort with our emergency response teams, and the safety of all residents was our top priority.
**Interviewer:** As we reflect on this incident, it sheds light on the structural vulnerabilities of older buildings. This raises a question for the community: Are we doing enough to ensure the safety and preparedness of residents in older properties like this? What are your thoughts on potential measures we could consider?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s an important question. It certainly opens up a broader discussion about building codes and inspections for older structures. Community input could be vital in shaping how we enhance safety measures. We encourage residents to share their thoughts and engage in this conversation, as fire safety is a shared responsibility.
