New Delhi, June 16 -- A fire broke out at a private hospital on Dabri-Palam Road in south-west Delhi late Sunday night, prompting the evacuation of around 15 patients. No injuries were reported, officials said on Monday.

According to police, the Sagarpur police station received information about the fire around 10.27pm. Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot, while hospital staff began efforts to contain the blaze.

Deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Amit Goel said the fire had been extinguished by the hospital staff and security guards the time police personnel reached the hospital.

"On reaching the hospital, it was found that the fire had already been extinguished by the staff with the help of fire extinguishers. Prel...