Police probe arson at High Park playground

Toronto police are investigating after a wood playground castle in High Park was set on fire on Saturday.

Someone reported the fire in the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground, near High Park Boulevard and Spring Road, shortly before 3 a.m.

When police arrived they found the structure fully engulfed.

Firefighters quickly doused the blaze, but the castle was destroyed.

Police say the fire was deliberately set, and the fire marshal is also investigating.

They are asking any witnesses to come forward.

A Facebook page has been set up to help rebuild the castle. Click here for updates.

Below is video of the fire shot by CityNews viewer Daniel Marin.

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