Man Burned After Dumpster Catches On Fire In NW OKC

A man is suffering from significant burns on his leg after a dumpster caught on fire, Oklahoma City fire officials said.

The man was sleeping in a dumpster about 8:10 p.m. Monday at 1600 N Rockwell Ave. when it caught on fire.

The man got out of the dumpster and has burns on one of his legs, Oklahoma City fire District Chief Benny Fulkerson said.

Paramedics are treating the man.

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