An early morning fire has destroyed The Oasis Restaurant on Concession Street.

Hamilton firefighters were called to the scene at 4:43 a.m. early Wednesday morning.

Fire Information Officer Claudio Mostacci said that soon after they arrived and began to fight the fire, the roof collapsed.

He said the fire began in the back kitchen after the family restaurant had closed for the day.

Mostacci said "The bulk of the fire has been knocked down."

He estimates that there was $550,000 in damages.

The Fire Marshall's office has been called in to investigate.

There were no reported injuries.