A look at the consequences of setting fires in southern Colorado

A man is in custody for allegedly setting fires along Highway 115 near Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard on Sunday in Colorado Springs. Just before 1 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police and Fire Departments received a call about a man seen intentionally starting the fires.

When officials arrived, they extinguished the fires before they grew out of control. ( PHOTOS )

The man police say is responsible, Arthur Rudd, was charged with two counts of arson and booked into the El Paso County Jail. If Rudd is convicted of these crimes, he could face several years in prison.

Several human-caused fires have been documented throughout the state of Colorado, some causing millions of dollars worth of damage.

The only kind of fire not caused by humans is one started by lightning.

While law enforcement may sometimes find someone intentionally starting fires, in many cases, fires can be started accidentally, but that does not mean that person is immune to consequences.

In documented cases in the state, people have faced prison time and hefty fines for starting fires. In accidental cases, they can still be charged if they were acting carelessly.

With the dry climate in southern Colorado paired with high winds, wildfires can start incredibly easily, and it only takes a small spark.