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 lessons have been learned from the fire incident that could improve safety protocols in older buildings?
**Interview with Operations Manager Gabriel Langfeldt**
**Interviewer:** Gabriel, thank you for joining us today. Can you provide us with an overview of the fire incident that occurred at the apartment building in Oslo?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Thank you for having me. The fire started in a bathroom on the third floor of the apartment block. It quickly spread to the roof structure and the walls inside the bathroom. Unfortunately, the incident was exacerbated by a water pipe burst, which created a significant water leak affecting the structure.
**Interviewer:** That’s concerning. How has this incident impacted the residents of the building?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** As a result of the water damage from the apartment where the fire originated, three apartments have been rendered uninhabitable. Fortunately, all residents were evacuated safely, with only three individuals suffering from minor injuries.
**Interviewer:** The age of the building seems to have posed challenges for the fire service. Can you elaborate on that?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Absolutely. The building dates back to 1890, which means it has many cavities that can complicate firefighting efforts. This made it difficult for our teams to determine the extent of the fire. Even after the fire was extinguished, our crew had to remain on the scene to prevent any potential flare-ups.
**Interviewer:** What measures are being taken to support the residents who have been displaced?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The focus right now is on salvage operations to recover any valuables from the affected apartments and to limit further damage due to water. We’re also working with local agencies to provide assistance to those residents who will need it during this difficult time.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Gabriel. Before we conclude, I’d like to pose a question to our readers: Given the increasing number of incidents involving older buildings, should there be stricter regulations for the maintenance and safety standards of such properties to prevent similar situations in the future? How do you feel about the balance between preserving historical architecture and ensuring modern safety?
