(COLORADO) — Governor Jared Polis thanked Colorado Springs' first responders for their response to a grass fire earlier in March. On March 13, the Colorado Springs Fire Department battled two different grass fires, one of which threatened three homes and burned south of Garden of the Gods Road and 30th Street. The fire began that Thursday around 3 p.m., and crews quickly worked to secure surrounding areas and contain the fire. Courtesy: FOX21 News Photojournalist Ray HarlessCourtesy: FOX21 News Viewer Laura WrightCourtesy: FOX21 News Photojournalist Christopher Hernandez Around an hour later, the fire was 100% contained and had burned 20 acres. Later that same day, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a 48-year-old man on arson charges in connection to the fire. CSPD said one of the 911 callers who reported the fire stated they had possibly seen the person responsible for starting the fire leave the area. Courtesy: Colorado Springs Police Department The point of origin was determined to be a makeshift campsite. "Thanks to the department's teamwork, the suspect who started the fire was apprehended, and the fire was contained," Polis said. "We are grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly on this incident and to the community heroes who continue to collaborate to create a better Colorado." ...read more read less