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 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 are the immediate challenges faced by residents after losing their homes due to the fire in the apartment complex?
**Interview with Operations Manager Gabriel Langfeldt**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you provide more details about the cause of the fire that erupted in the apartment complex?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire started in the bathroom of a third-floor apartment. It quickly spread to the roof structure and the interior walls of the bathroom. The age of the building, dating back to 1890, presented some challenges due to numerous cavities that allowed the fire to spread.
**Interviewer:** It sounds quite complex. Were there any injuries reported among the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Fortunately, all residents were evacuated safely. There were three individuals who sustained minor injuries, but they were assessed by ambulance staff on-site and didn’t require further hospitalization.
**Interviewer:** What steps are being taken now in the aftermath of the fire?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We are currently in what’s known as the post-extinguishing phase. Our focus is on salvaging valuables from the affected apartments and limiting water damage resulting from a burst pipe. There are three apartments that will unfortunately be uninhabitable due to this incident.
**Interviewer:** Considering the fire has made several apartments uninhabitable, how do you think this incident will impact the residents and the local community in Frogner?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** It’s definitely going to be a significant challenge for those affected. The loss of their homes is a tough blow, not only to them but also to the community. I think it’s crucial to discuss how we, as a society, support those displaced in such events. How should local governments and community organizations step up to help residents during these crises?
**Interviewer:** That’s an important topic for sure. Thank you for your insights, Gabriel. We’ll continue to keep track of how this situation unfolds.
