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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**Interview with Operations Manager Gabriel Langfeldt**
**Interviewer:** Gabriel, can you give us a brief overview of what happened in the apartment building on Erling Skjalgssons gate?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire started in a bathroom on the third floor of the apartment block. It quickly spread to the roof structure and the walls within that area. We also had a water pipe burst due to the incident, leading to significant water damage.
**Interviewer:** What are the current implications for the residents affected by this fire?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Unfortunately, three apartments have been rendered uninhabitable because of the water leak from the fire. Thankfully, all residents were safely evacuated, and while three individuals did suffer minor injuries, there were no serious injuries reported.
**Interviewer:** Can you describe the challenges faced by the fire service while controlling the blaze?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** The apartment building, dating back to 1890, has many cavities, which complicated our efforts to pinpoint the fire’s exact location. It took time and careful work to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and contained.
**Interviewer:** What are the next steps for the emergency services on-site?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** We are in the post-extinguishing phase now. Our focus is on salvaging any valuables from the affected apartments and minimizing secondary damage caused by water.
**Interviewer:** As a community, how do you think we should address the risks posed by older buildings in urban areas, especially in light of incidents like this?
**Reader Debate Prompt:** Considering the frequent occurrences of fires in older buildings with complex structures, what measures should cities implement to ensure the safety of residents, and should there be stricter regulations for the maintenance or renovation of such properties?