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 Gabriel Langfeldt, Operations Manager at the Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Gabriel. Can you tell us what the immediate response was following the fire that broke out in the apartment block?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Absolutely. The first responders quickly evacuated the residents of the building once the fire was reported. It took about an hour to extinguish the fire, but our teams remained on the scene to ensure that it didn’t spread and to start salvaging valuables. The fire originated in a bathroom on the third floor and managed to spread to the roof structure and the walls due to the complexities of the building.
**Interviewer:** It’s concerning to hear that three apartments have become uninhabitable. How do you anticipate this will affect the residents?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Yes, it’s unfortunate that due to the water leak connected to the fire, several apartments will now be uninhabitable. We are working closely with the residents, providing them with assistance as they face displacement. Our priority is their safety and well-being.
**Interviewer:** Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported. However, what do you believe could be done to prevent such incidents in the future, especially in older buildings like this one, which dates back to 1890?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Fire safety in older buildings is indeed a complex issue. I believe it’s crucial to have regular fire safety audits, promote awareness among residents about fire hazards, and possibly consider retrofitting older buildings with modern fire safety measures. It’s an ongoing conversation we need to have as a community.
**Interviewer:** Given these challenges, do you think the local government should implement stricter regulations for fire safety in older residential buildings?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** That’s a significant question. Stricter regulations could enhance safety, but they also need to be balanced with the history and preservation of these structures. It’s a complex debate, and we encourage residents to share their thoughts on how we can best move forward.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Gabriel. This incident raises important questions about fire safety regulations in historical buildings. What do our readers think? Should stricter fire safety measures be implemented in older constructions to prevent such devastating incidents in the future?
