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 Oslo Police District**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Gabriel. Can you start by giving us a brief overview of what happened during the recent fire incident in the apartment building in Frogner?
**Gabriel Langfeldt:** Certainly. The fire broke out in a bathroom on the third floor of a residential block, which was built in 1890. Unfortunately, the design of the building, with its many cavities, complicated our efforts to locate and control the flames. It spread to the roof structure and the surrounding walls. We also faced additional challenges as a water pipe burst during the incident, which led to significant water damage in the affected apartments.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite chaotic. Were there any injuries reported during this incident?
**Langfeldt:** Thankfully, there were no serious injuries. All residents were safely evacuated, but three individuals were treated for minor injuries at the scene. We’re grateful that the situation was managed without any major harm to the people involved.
**Interviewer:** It’s good to hear everyone is safe. Can you explain what the next steps are for those affected residents now that the fire has been extinguished?
**Langfeldt:** We’re currently in the post-extinguishing phase, where our teams are salvaging valuables from the damaged apartments and attempting to limit secondary damage caused by the water. As of now, three apartments are confirmed to be uninhabitable due to both fire and water damage. The emergency services will continue to monitor the site to ensure there’s no risk of re-ignition.
**Interviewer:** One final question: how can residents in old buildings like this setup, which are more susceptible to such incidents, protect themselves?
**Langfeldt:** Awareness is key. Residents should ensure that their smoke detectors are functional, practice fire drills, and know the emergency exits of their buildings. Additionally, staying informed about building maintenance and upgrades to fire safety features can significantly reduce risk.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Gabriel. This incident has raised significant concerns about fire safety in older residential buildings. What do you think, readers? Given the challenges of maintaining historic properties, should more regulations be implemented to enhance fire safety in such buildings? We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences below.
