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 measures can be taken to improve fire safety in older urban buildings?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Gabriel. Can you describe how the fire started in the apartment building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The fire began in a bathroom on the third floor of the flat. Our initial reports suggest it spread quickly to the roof structure and the surrounding walls.
**Interviewer:** That sounds alarming. Can you tell us about the impact this incident had on the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Unfortunately, the fire, combined with a water pipe burst, has left three apartments uninhabitable due to extensive damage from both the fire and water leak. All residents were evacuated safely, and while three individuals sustained minor injuries, no serious harm has been reported.
**Interviewer:** I understand that the building itself presents unique challenges for the fire service. Can you elaborate on that?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, this building dates back to 1890, which means there are many cavities and hidden spaces. These can complicate the firefighting efforts, making it difficult to control the spread of fire effectively. The fire brigade remained on-site for a significant duration to ensure it did not reignite.
**Interviewer:** Moving forward, what are the next steps for the residents affected by this event?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Our priority now is salvaging any valuables and limiting further water damage. We’ll also be working closely with the authorities to assist the residents in finding temporary accommodations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Gabriel. Now, for our readers, do you think the management of old buildings in urban areas adequately addresses fire safety measures? What improvements should be made to protect residents? Let’s start a discussion on this topic.
