Hotter than fire! (Photos)

By Bahk Eun-ji

Here are the nation’s HOTTEST firefighters ― with more sizzle than a blazing fire.

Today they threw down their heavy firefighting equipment and uniforms to take the stage for a good cause, flaunting their athletic bodies’ explosive biceps and chiseled abs.

Their appearance brought loud screams and shouts from the audience, which might have been louder than a major gas explosion.

Their muscle show was part of “2016 Safe Seoul,” a Seoul City-hosted annual event. This year’s festival was held at Yeouido Park in Seoul.

Last year, 13 firefighters took part, battling each other to win the title of “Best Muscled Firefighter.” Money raised from selling their photos was donated to help the parents of children suffering burns.

The Korea Times selected photos of today’s best muscle men from a pool of photos from Yonhap News Agency.