ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Ithaca Fire Department is investigating a blaze at a construction site on Willow Avenue near the TCAT Bus Garage.

According to a release, firefighters responded to a report of construction equipment on fire just after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

When crews arrived, they say they found an excavator owned by Swarthout Recycling with its engine compartment on fire.

With Cayuga Lake nearby, firefighters were able to create a dam to control the runoff of fuels and oils as they worked to control the blaze. Fire responders say absorbent pads were used to clean up a small amount of fuel and oil that had spilled.

Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire.