LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - An investigation is underway after a man was found dead outside a burning dumpster in Lowell early Friday morning.

Officers responding to a reported dumpster fire at 16 Middle St. around 5:30 a.m. found the deceased man, according to Lowell police. His name has not been released.

Police say that a preliminary investigation suggests there was no foul play.

The dumpster is located behind a low-income housing complex for the elderly and disabled and is a few blocks from a homeless shelter.

No additional information was immediately available.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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