Lewiston, N.Y. -- A generator at the Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station caught fire Thursday, causing employees to be evacuated.
The small fire started shortly after 1 p.m. and caused no injuries, according to New York Power Authority spokesperson Steve Gossett.
The fire has been put out, but the unit was still smoldering at 3:30 p.m., Gossett said.
Eleven of the power plant's 13 units are still functioning, enough to handle current energy demands, he said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gossett said there's no reason to think that increased demands on the system due to the recent hot weather had anything to do with the fire.
He also said there is no evidence of an explosion, which was indicated in initial reports on social media.
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Shortly after 1pm, a smoke condition was reported at Unit 2 of #Niagara's Robert Moses Power Plant in #Lewiston.
— NY Power Authority (@NYPAenergy) July 7, 2016
Inspection revealed black smoke & some flames coming from Unit 2, which was immediately shut down. There is no evidence of an explosion.
— NY Power Authority (@NYPAenergy) July 7, 2016
Fire companies from #Lewiston and the town of #Niagara are on the scene, as is #NiagaraCounty Emergency Management.
— NY Power Authority (@NYPAenergy) July 7, 2016
The cause of this incident is under investigation. There were no injuries. We are still meeting all of our power requirements.
— NY Power Authority (@NYPAenergy) July 7, 2016