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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What were the key challenges faced by emergency services during the fire incident in the historic apartment block in Frogner?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager at the Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Gabriel. Can you give us a brief overview of what happened during the recent fire incident at the apartment block in Frogner?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire broke out in a bathroom on the third floor of the building, which dates back to 1890. It quickly spread to the roof structure and walls. Unfortunately, in conjunction with the fire, a water pipe burst, resulting in significant water damage to three apartments, rendering them uninhabitable.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite serious. How did the emergency services respond to the situation?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The fire brigade acted swiftly. They managed to extinguish the fire about an hour after the initial reports. However, due to the complexity of the building’s structure, they remained on-site for some time to ensure the fire hadn’t spread further and to salvage any valuables.
**Interviewer:** Thankfully, there were no serious injuries. Can you elaborate on the injuries that were reported?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, while all residents were evacuated safely, three individuals were treated for minor injuries at the scene. We are grateful that there were no serious incidents, but we take every report seriously and are opening a case to investigate the circumstances.
**Interviewer:** During this incident, did the age of the building present any challenges for the fire control efforts?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Absolutely. Older buildings like this one often have numerous cavities which can complicate fire control as it allows flames to spread more easily and makes it harder to determine the exact location of the fire.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Gabriel. As we reflect on this incident, we must ask our readers: What safety measures do you believe should be prioritized in older apartment buildings to prevent such tragedies? Let’s discuss the balance between preservation of historic architecture and ensuring modern safety standards.