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 of the Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you shed some light on how the fire started in the apartment building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire began in a bathroom on the third floor. From there, it quickly spread to the roof structure and the walls inside the bathroom.
**Interviewer:** Interesting. You mentioned a water pipe burst that resulted from the fire. What has been the impact of that?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, unfortunately, the water leak has made three apartments uninhabitable. This complicates the situation for the residents affected.
**Interviewer:** That’s a significant number of residents impacted. Was there any serious injury reported during this incident?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Thankfully, no one was seriously injured. Three individuals were treated for minor injuries, but all residents were evacuated safely.
**Interviewer:** Did the age of the building complicate the firefighting efforts?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Absolutely. The block of flats was built in 1890, which means there are many cavities that made it more challenging for firefighters to locate and control the fire.
**Interviewer:** What steps are being taken now to ensure the safety of the building and its residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We are currently in the post-extinguishing phase, salvaging valuables and limiting secondary water damage. Fire brigades remain on-site to monitor for any potential flare-ups.
**Interviewer:** This incident raises an important question for our readers: What do you believe should be the priority for building safety regulations in older structures like this one? Are current safety measures sufficient to protect residents in historic apartments?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s a vital discussion to have, and I encourage readers to share their thoughts. Balancing preservation of historic buildings with modern safety standards is definitely a challenge we face.
