Man Loses Pickup After $2,800 Worth of Fireworks Ignites

Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 Near Wyndmere

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A Leonard, North Dakota man lost his pickup and $2,800 worth of fireworks.

67-year-old Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon when the fireworks somehow ignited in the back of his pickup.

The fireworks started several small grass fires along the highway near Wyndmere.

His pickup is considered a total loss due to the fire.

Nokleberg only had minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene.

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