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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What were the primary challenges faced by the fire service during the response to the fire in the historical building?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you tell us what you found when you arrived at the scene of the fire?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Upon arrival, we discovered that the fire originated in a bathroom on the third floor of the building. It quickly spread to the roof structure and the walls, complicating our efforts due to the age of the building, which was constructed in 1890.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite challenging. How many apartments have been affected by the fire and subsequent water damage?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** So far, we are looking at three apartments that will be uninhabitable due to the water leak caused by a burst pipe connected to the fire. We’ve confirmed that these units have sustained significant damage.
**Interviewer:** With the fire now extinguished, what are the next steps for both the residents and the fire service?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We are now in the post-extinguishing phase, where our focus shifts to salvaging valuables for residents and mitigating any secondary damage resulting from the water. The fire brigade will remain on the scene for some time to ensure everything is safe and secure.
**Interviewer:** Thankfully, there were no serious injuries. Can you touch on the evacuation process for the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** All residents were evacuated safely, and while three individuals suffered minor injuries, they were examined at the scene and did not require further medical attention.
**Interviewer:** As a historical building, this incident raises questions about fire safety in older structures. What do you think should be done to address these risks in buildings like this one?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** It’s essential that local authorities assess fire safety regulations for older buildings. Maintaining updated safety measures and conducting regular inspections could significantly reduce such risks in the future.
**Interviewer:** That’s an important point. For our readers, how much responsibility do you think landlords should have in ensuring the safety of older buildings versus the responsibility of renters? What do you think could be done to spark change in this area?