Pease Park Troll Destroyed in Fire

Giant wooden statue of troll burns down in Austin, Texas

A statue of a troll made out of recycled wood caught fire and burned down at Pease Park in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.

After Pease Park troll burns, Austinites share fond memories

After hearing the news, Austinites quickly started sending KXAN Report!ts of their fond memories with the troll. Photos started rolling in of babies, children, dogs and relatives visiting from afar ... all standing with Malin.

Beloved troll statue at Pease Park in Austin, Texas burns down

"...we are heartbroken alongside the community that cherished it," according to a social media post from Pease Park.

Austin’s giant troll in Pease Park burns down

The 18-foot-tall troll, Malin, was completed two years ago by artist Thomas Dambo and cost around $300,000.

Austin's giant troll in Pease Park burns down

The 18-foot-tall troll, Malin, was completed two years ago by artist Thomas Dambo and cost around $300,000.

Pease Park troll destroyed in fire

The sculpture burned to the ground Thursday morning, according to the Austin Fire Department.