A couple of elementary school kids saved the day from a fire with their quick thinking and bravery!

According to a report by YTN on November 13, flames erupted in a waste container at an elementary school located in Incheon's Gajwa neighborhood. One of the teachers tried to put out the fire with a single fire extinguisher, but the fire proved to be much too strong.

That's when several students rushed to the rescue, lugging heavy fire extinguishers to lend a helping hand in this dire situation. 

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The students were able to figure out how to activate the extinguishers and joined the teacher in taming the fire. With the students' help, the fire died down in ten minutes without spreading any farther. 

Netizens who came across this story commended the students, praising them endlessly for their heroic deed that saved the day!