A fire early Tuesday caused significant damage to a house in Honeymoon Bay, near Lake Cowichan.
The home was empty at the time.
Lake Cowichan RCMP responded just after 3 a.m. along with crews from the Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake, and Lake Cowichan fire departments.
The fire spread quickly, police said.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Lake Cowichan RCMP at 250-749-6668.