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WATCH: Crews battle fire at former Royal Canadian Legion Friday morning

WATCH: Fire crews were on scene at a former Royal Canadian Legion on Friday after a fire broke out in the attic just after 9 a.m – Feb 26, 2016

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

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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, which closed down in 2015. The location was Canada’s oldest legion.

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Fire officials said no one was inside at the time.

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

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