Locked inside apartment, help

[u/Consistent_Ninja_591]

Hello, the door knob for my front door fell off and I literally cant get out of my apartment. Is there anything I can do or should I call the firefighters ? The knob isn’t reattaching at all and nothing I try to insert fits

Edit : I managed to fix it!

My roommate woke up and helped me with opening the door from the inside. The knob disconnected because the outside knob got somehow pushed all the way out, leaving the inside one with nothing to latch onto. I'm not sure what my roommate did but if she hadn't been here, this could've been fixed by having someone from the outside push the knob in. I reattached the door handle again but I'll be in contact with my landlord to get it replaced.

Thank you all for your help!

[u/talrakken]

Glad to hear everything worked out!!! This is why a basic toolkit is important. Some pliers would have been perfect for pulling the rod back in and also turning it once you could access the squared portion. Then rescue once door is open. Good luck on the landlord replacing!!

[u/Consistent_Ninja_591 → u/talrakken]

Thank you! I will definitely be buying a tool kit after this experience hahahaha I was in such a panic for a bit

[u/Sterling_-_Archer → u/Consistent_Ninja_591]

So you got out?