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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**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you describe what happened during the fire incident in the apartment building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire started in a bathroom on the third floor and quickly spread to the roof structure and walls within that area. It was a challenging situation due to the age of the building, which dates back to 1890 and has many cavities that complicated our efforts to control the spread of the fire.
**Editor:** That sounds intense. How did the emergency services respond to the situation, and what measures were taken to protect the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We evacuated all residents of the apartment building immediately, ensuring everyone’s safety was our top priority. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, but three individuals were treated for minor injuries. Our team also worked diligently to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading further, while the post-extinguishing phase involved salvaging valuables and limiting water damage from a burst pipe.
**Editor:** You mentioned the complexity of the building structure. Did that affect the response time or strategy for addressing the fire?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, the building’s age and structure posed significant challenges. Gaining access and pinpointing the exact location of the fire required careful strategy and coordination among the fire services. We had to ensure that we thoroughly checked every potential area where the fire could extend.
**Editor:** Given the extensive damage and the loss of three uninhabitable apartments, how do you anticipate this will affect the residents and the community long-term?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The immediate impact is obviously quite distressing for those affected, as they will need to find temporary housing. From a community perspective, incidents like this can bring residents together in support of each other, but it’s also a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety in older buildings.
**Editor:** Many people are concerned about fire safety, especially in older structures like this. What measures do you think should be in place to prevent such fires in the future, and how can communities engage in this discussion?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s a good question. I believe there should be regular fire safety inspections and updated protocols specifically for older buildings. Community engagement is crucial—public discussions and workshops on fire prevention and safety could help raise awareness. What do you think, does our community do enough to protect against such risks in older buildings? This is an important debate for residents and local officials alike.
