WINNIPEG -- Fire crews are on scene battling a blaze in the West End end area on Friday morning.

The fire broke out just after 9 a.m. at 626 Sargent Avenue, right on the corner of Maryland Street. Smoke could be seen billowing out of the building.

The building was the former Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 1, but was closed in 2015.

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Emergency crews have blocked off parts of the area and drives are advised to take another route.

More to come.