Emergency services responded to a fire at Torshov in Oslo on Wednesday morning. The incident created major traffic disruptions along Ring 2, one of the capital's busiest roads.
Police confirmed the fire occurred in a building at the intersection of Vogts gate and Ring 2. The blaze naturally caused substantial problems for traffic flow, including the tram line that runs directly past the location.
Firefighters extinguished the flames within a short time. They found no one in the apartment or nearby stairwell during their search.
Operations leader Vidar Pedersen from Oslo Police District said the situation appears to have ended well in terms of human safety. He confirmed no injuries were reported from the incident.
Authorities cut power to the tram line passing the scene. This allowed firefighters to work safely at the location without electrical hazards.
Ring 2 serves as a critical traffic artery through Norway's capital. It experiences particularly heavy congestion during morning and afternoon rush hours.
The quick response prevented what could have been a much more serious disruption during peak travel times. Oslo's infrastructure remains vulnerable to these sudden incidents that can paralyze key transportation routes.