A man is now in custody in connection with a large fire at a 7-Eleven in Hamilton.

Police arrived at the scene on Main Street, east of Ashford Boulevard, Saturday to find the 7-Eleven and two nearby vehicles fully engulfed in flames.

At the time of the fire, the store was closed for renovations.

A construction worker is still missing, according to officials, who say the homicide unit has been called in to investigate.

Sami Karnaz, 30, of Mississauga has been charged with arson and disregard for human life.