Dennis man dies of burn injuries

Posted: 09/25/12 at 5:30 am EDT      Last Updated: 09/25/12 at 7:17 am EDT

DENNIS, Mass. (AP) -- The state Fire Marshal's office is investigating the burn death of a Dennis man that officials say involved a lawnmower.

Police responded to an Airline Road home at about 1 p.m. Monday for a report of a man seriously burned.

Authorities say the death occurred in the back yard and a lawnmower appears to be involved.

The victim's name was not immediately made public. The death remains under investigation and foul play is not suspected.

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