Fire at Saint-Viateur and Jeanne-Mance intersection in Mile End

A fire broke out at a residential building in Mile End Monday afternoon.

Flames and thick smoke were spotted at the corner of Jeanne-Mance and Saint-Viateur Sts. at about 3:30 p.m.

Firefighters were asking people to avoid the area.

They said the fire was under control as of about 7 p.m.