Flames were visible around 4 a.m. from a piece of equipment at the Ravenswood Generating Station.
Thick black smoke could be spotted from miles away.
Officials say the plant fire suppression system extinguished most of it.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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