Firemen ready to take the heat after brief respite

All geared up: Firemen putting on their protective gear as they prepare to face the challenges brought by El Nino.

KUALA LUMPUR: Firemen are bracing for blistering days ahead after their brief respite from battling thousands of forest and peat fires between January and March.

The El Nino phenomenon, set to start soon and last until August, is expected to stretch their limits and firefighting capabilities.