Smokey Bear, the Forest Service mascot famous for his catchphrase "Only you can prevent wildfires," turned 75 years old Friday. The character was first unveiled on August 9, 1944, by the U.S. Forest ...

YELLOWSTONE - Smokey Bear, the iconic U.S. Forest Service ranger, is celebrating his 81st birthday. Known for his enduring message, "only you can prevent wildfires," Smokey remains a symbol of fire ...

CAPITAN, N.M. (AP) — There will be 75 candles on his birthday cake and Smokey Bear still hopes none of them start a forest fire. The icon of the longest-running public service campaign in the U.S. is ...

USA, — The nation's most beloved wildfire prevention ambassador is celebrating another milestone birthday. Smokey Bear, the iconic figure who has taught Americans about fire safety for more than eight ...

Who’s the most famous New Mexican? For Rep. Harlan Vincent, R-Glencoe — a former fire chief — it’s Smokey Bear. The U.S. Forest Service’s most recognizable mascot has been educating the public about ...

Dolly Parton and Smokey Bear are asking for the public’s help preventing wildfires in videos released over the weekend. Wildfires have raged throughout Tennessee and in the Southeast for a few weeks. ...