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 the fire department due to the age of the building during the fire incident?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager, Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you provide details on how the fire initially started and its progression?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The fire began in a bathroom on the third floor of the apartment block. Unfortunately, it then spread to the roof structure and walls inside the bathroom, complicating our efforts to control it.
**Interviewer:** We understand that a water pipe burst as a result of the fire. How has this affected the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, that’s correct. The water leak has rendered three apartments uninhabitable. The situation was serious, but fortunately, we evacuated all residents safely, and only three people experienced minor injuries.
**Interviewer:** How did the age of the building impact the fire response?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The building dates back to 1890, which means it has many cavities that can complicate fire containment. It made us work harder to ensure the fire didn’t spread further.
**Interviewer:** What measures are being taken post-extinguishing to manage the situation?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We are currently in the post-extinguishing phase, focusing on salvaging valuables and limiting further water damage. Our teams will remain on-site for an extended period to ensure there’s no risk of re-ignition.
**Interviewer:** Given the circumstances and the complexities involved, how do you feel about the emergency services’ preparedness for such incidents in older buildings?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** It highlights the need for ongoing training and assessment of response strategies, especially in older structures. Each incident teaches us something, and we’ll take these lessons forward to improve future responses.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Gabriel. For our readers, how do you believe the age and construction of buildings affect safety in their communities? Should there be more regulations for older properties to prevent incidents like this?