photo by: Elvyn Jones

A fireman walks along U.S. Highway 56 past flaming trees set ablaze as part of a backfire Sunday evening. Firefighters from departments throughout Douglas County and units from Franklin and Johnson counties fought a series of fires Sunday afternoon along the highway west of Baldwin City.

photo by: Elvyn Jones

A grass and brush fire burns northwest of Baldwin City, Sunday evening. The fire prompted officials to close part of U.S. Highway 56.

photo by: Elvyn Jones

A firetruck works to control a grass and brush fire, northwest of Baldwin City, Sunday evening. The fire prompted officials to close part of U.S. Highway 56.