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 safety measures can be implemented in older buildings to reduce fire risks for residents?
**Interview with Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Gabriel. Can you provide us with an overview of what happened during the fire incident in the apartment block?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire started in a bathroom on the third floor of the building. Unfortunately, it quickly spread to the roof structure and adjacent walls. In addition to the fire, a water pipe burst, which led to a significant leak affecting several apartments below.
**Interviewer:** That’s quite concerning. How many apartments are now uninhabitable as a result of this incident?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** As of now, we are reporting that three apartments have become completely uninhabitable due to the water damage stemming from the fire. The residents were evacuated safely, which was our primary concern.
**Interviewer:** Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported. Can you tell us more about the fire control phase and how the structure of the building affected your response?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, the building dates back to 1890, which means it has many cavities that made it challenging to locate and extinguish the fire effectively. Once the fire was under control, we transitioned into the post-extinguishing phase, focusing on salvaging valuables and preventing further water damage.
**Interviewer:** How long do you anticipate emergency services will need to remain on-site?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We’ll be on the scene for an extended period to ensure that everything is secure and that there’s no risk of re-ignition. It’s essential to monitor the area closely.
**Interviewer:** Before we wrap up, I’d like to pose a question to our readers: How do you think building codes and regulations should adapt to prevent such incidents in older buildings? What more can be done to protect residents from both fire and water damage?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s a vital question in light of this incident, and I encourage readers to weigh in with their thoughts on improving safety in older residential structures.
