Mumbai, Dec. 23 -- A short circuit triggered fire at Bhatia Hospital in Tardeo on Monday afternoon, filling the ground floor with thick smoke and prompting the temporary evacuation of around 250 patients, doctors and staff. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at around 1.35 pm. Locals said the fire originated in the CT and MRI scan room on the ground floor, following which smoke quickly spread across. Civic officials clarified that the blaze was confined to electrical wiring and installations in the CT-MRI unit. As a precautionary measure, the hospital authorities evacuated 250 people, including patients, doctors and staff. All those evacuated were later moved in safely after the situation was brought under control. No injuries were reported. Fire brigade officials said the fire was completely extinguished by around 3 pm, but the smoke continued to persist. A chemist at a shop near the hospital said smoke lingered in the premises for nearly two hours as firefighting operations continued....