EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Smokey Bear, the U.S. Forest Service’s long-standing fire-prevention symbol, turns 80 years old this year. And to celebrate, the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan ...

TEXAS, USA — For over 80 years, Smokey Bear has been the face of wildfire prevention, and as a symbol to remind campers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, that only they can prevent wildfires.

For the better part of a century, a national icon has been proclaiming a simple yet effective message encouraging people to utilize their best safety practices.