People and animals are rescued by lift – news Vestland

The people who live in the burning apartment got out on their own. But the fire blocked the escape routes to the floors above. On the second floor, two people were standing outside on a balcony. They had to be taken down with a lift, said duty commander Sigurd Hadeland in 110 West. According to what news has seen, animals should also have been helped out by the fire service. So far no injured persons have been reported. Eight residents are registered in the block of flats. GETTING DOWN: People and animals are brought down from the burning block of flats by lift. The light rail is closed – the road is closed The building houses both housing and a restaurant. Fv. 582 is closed as a result of the fire. The fire also has consequences for Bybanen. It cannot drive between Wergeland and Brann Stadion, reports Vegtrafikksentralen West. There should be no danger of spreading to other buildings, says guard commander Hadeland. LIFT: The fire service must get people who are still in the building out before the extinguishing work can start. Photo: Oda Marie Rønning



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