A vintage Smokey Bear sign that had been a fixture at the Bear Creek Twp Volunteer Hose Co. was stolen earlier this week, becoming at least the second wildfire-prevention sign stolen in the area in ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Perhaps Smokey the Bear can add a new slogan to his repertoire: Only HE can help prevent forest sign thefts. That is a bit of a stretch. But this is, um, fur real: a person dressed in ...

Florida authorities say a man is in custody after he went on a bizarre, multi-city crime spree — stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and flipping them for $1,900 each on Facebook Marketplace ...

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 ...

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 ...

Throughout the past 70 years, there's been one person, or bear rather, who has been responsible for educating the world about the dangers of forest fires. Smokey the Bear, the beloved spokesperson for ...

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 ...

(USA TODAY) — He's an American icon on par with Mickey Mouse and Batman. He's been in comic books, and on milk cartons and TV ads. But he's only uttered five words in his life: "Only you can prevent ...

The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message. Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest ...