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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In light of recent incidents, what preventive measures are being considered to enhance fire safety in older apartment complexes?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager at Oslo Fire Department**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you tell us exactly how the fire started in the apartment building on Erling Skjalgssons gate?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The fire originated in a bathroom on the third floor. We believe it may have involved some electrical issues, but the investigation is ongoing. Once the fire started, it quickly spread to the roof structure and the walls in the bathroom.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite alarming. What additional complications did the firefighters face during the operation?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The building is quite old, dating back to 1890, so it has many cavities that made it challenging for the fire service to pinpoint and control the spread of the fire. Even after we extinguished it, we had to remain on-site to ensure it didn’t reignite or spread to other areas.
**Interviewer:** Clearly, the situation was very serious. Can you update us on the status of the residents affected by the fire?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Fortunately, all residents were evacuated safely. There were three individuals who suffered minor injuries, but they were treated at the scene. However, three apartments have become uninhabitable due to significant water damage from a burst pipe connected to the fire.
**Interviewer:** What are the next steps for the recovery and restoration of the building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We are now in the post-extinguishing phase, focusing on salvaging valuables and reducing any further water damage. Additionally, the police are opening an investigation into the cause of the fire.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Gabriel, for the insights. Now, to our readers: considering the impact of this fire and the growing concern over urban safety in older buildings, do you think more stringent fire safety regulations are necessary for older apartment complexes? What do you think should be prioritized to prevent such incidents in the future?
