Smokey Bear, the icon for wildfire safety, turns 80 years old Friday. For decades, the American public has been educated about the dangers of forest fires thanks to the bear’s memorable posters and ...

Today, the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and other federal agencies celebrates the 80th birthday of the most potent symbol of America’s wildfire issues — Smokey Bear. Born from a public ...

Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, as the fictional face of forest fire prevention. It’s the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history, according to the U.S.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — If you are looking for a weekend getway and a way to explore the region and learn a little history, you might want to pencil in attending the annual Smokey Bear Days event in ...

The longest-running public service announcement in the U.S. turns 80 years old today. Its message is simple and one you’ve heard many times before: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Smokey Bear, the ...

Smokey Bear — a pop culture figure better known by baby boomers as Smokey the Bear — is going digital in a big way for his 75th birthday in an effort to reach younger Americans with messages that go ...

“Only YOU can prevent wildfires.” Smokey Bear has advocated fire safety and prevention since 1944. At 80 years old, Smokey is the centerpiece of the longest-running public service announcement ...

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On Friday, the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and other federal agencies will celebrate the 80th birthday of the most potent symbol of America’s wildfire issues — Smokey Bear. Born from a ...