Oslo Fire Leaves Homes Uninhabitable

Published: 2024-12-13

A fire broke out in a residential building on Adamstuen in Oslo on Friday afternoon, causing significant damage.

Emergency services responded to reports of smoke and open flames around 5:15 PM.

The fire, believed to have started as a chimney fire, was extinguished within an hour.

While no injuries were reported, parts of the building are now deemed uninhabitable.

Residents from the affected and neighboring apartments were evacuated, and authorities are arranging alternative housing for those displaced.

The fire caused extensive material damage, and investigations are ongoing to confirm the cause.