A row house fire broke out in the Ullern district of Oslo. Emergency services reported visible flames from one section of the building.
Operations manager Øyvind Hammervold confirmed the situation in a police log. He said open flames were visible from one section of the structure.
The fire service initially warned the blaze could spread to neighboring units. This type of connected housing presents particular challenges for fire containment.
Police confirmed all residents evacuated safely from the row house complex. No injuries were reported during the incident.
By 10:20 PM, firefighters announced they had brought the blaze under control. Their rapid response prevented the fire from spreading through the entire connected structure.
Ullern represents one of Oslo's more affluent residential neighborhoods on the city's west side. The area contains a mix of single-family homes and multi-unit housing like the affected row houses.
Row house fires present unique dangers in Nordic countries where many such connected homes feature wood construction. The quick containment here likely prevented a much larger disaster given the proximity of units.
Emergency crews remained on scene to monitor for hot spots and investigate the fire's cause. The incident highlights the importance of functional smoke detectors and evacuation plans in multi-unit dwellings.