As if they aren't busy enough, always busy. But we train for this. The men and women of the Seattle Fire Department racing across the city responding to a huge spike in brush fires. In fact, we had a major fire today on airport way in. So what started as a brush fire quickly spread to a nearby building smoke billowing into the air. Firefighters were able to knock it down quickly and nobody was hurt. So far this month, the department has responded to more than one, 160 brush fires, an average of six each day. There's the flames. It is trees, the trees are on fire all over the city. People have watched as these fast movers tear through vegetation almost always preventable. Seattle fire spokesperson, David Cuerpo says improperly discarded cigarettes are the prime contributor, hanging tow chains, throwing up sparks off the pavement too. With it being dry and sometimes windy along these major roadways. A brush fire can spread very quickly even faster than some people can run barely any time to rest at the firehouse. Keep in mind a handful of firefighters have been shipped off to help fight wildfires. Our resources are stretched a little more than usual. However, we've been able to respond timely to all of our emergencies in the city. Always ready for that next call. They know it's never far away. So what can we do? We've talked about cigarettes, put them out, get those loose chains tightened up on your cars, get that hanging bumper fixed as for what you can do at home. The fire department says, keep vegetation grills any other potential hazards. At least 10 ft away from the building. Live in Seattle, Jim Nelson King. Five news.