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 might the fire incident influence future safety regulations for older buildings in urban areas?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager at the Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Gabriel. Can you start by describing the events that led to the fire in the apartment building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Of course. The fire ignited in a bathroom on the third floor and quickly spread to the roof structure and surrounding walls. Unfortunately, we also had a water pipe burst in connection to the fire, which exacerbated the situation significantly.
**Interviewer:** That sounds challenging. How many apartments are affected by this incident?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** As of now, three apartments have been rendered uninhabitable due to the extensive water damage caused by the leak.
**Interviewer:** Once the fire was under control, what did the response teams focus on?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We moved into what we call the post-extinguishing phase. This includes salvaging valuables for the affected residents and working to minimize secondary damage, particularly from the water.
**Interviewer:** Given the age of the building, how did that impact firefighting efforts?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The building dates back to 1890, which means it has many cavities that can complicate fire control. This made it more difficult for the fire service to ascertain the full extent of the fire’s reach and ensure it was completely extinguished.
**Interviewer:** Thankfully, there were no serious injuries reported. Can you tell us more about the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, all residents were evacuated safely. There were three reported cases of individuals with slight injuries, who were promptly assessed by ambulance personnel on site.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Gabriel. Lastly, in light of this incident, how do you think it impacts the perception of safety in older buildings within urban areas? Should more regulations be considered to prevent such incidents in the future?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s an important question. While we cannot control every incident, it does raise concerns about safety in older buildings. I think it could spark a debate on whether stricter regulations or regular safety assessments are necessary to protect residents in such structures.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely, and it will be interesting to see how the community reacts to this. Thank you for your insights today, Gabriel.
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Thank you for having me.