Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in Winnipeg's West End, and it's resulted in a street closure.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews are currently on scene at a fire in the 400 block of Maryland Street.

The Winnipeg Police Service says that as a result, Maryland Street is closed to traffic between Ellice Avenue and St. Matthews Avenue.

The WPS says that the closure is expected to remain in effect throughout the morning rush hour.

The United Firefighters of Winnipeg union says in a tweet that the building had a fire in it previously.

Further details on the fire will be provided by WFPS later this morning.