A suspect has been arrested and accused in connection with a wildfire that ignited near the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.

Homeowners were watching closely as the fire spread right next to their houses on Thursday afternoon. A new study suggests that greater menopause symptoms could put women at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive decline later in life,

A 20 acre wildfire in the western part of Colorado Springs that grew quickly in windy conditions is now under control. The fire blackened a hillside near the popular tourist attraction Garden of the Gods and came close to several homes.

Police said 48-year-old Adam Gilmour is in custody and facing charges of fourth-degree arson in connection to the fire.