KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Smokey Bear is one of the most recognized faces when it comes to forest fire safety, and now he’s 80 years old. The figure was modeled after a real bear. In the 1950s, ...

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.

Though Rudy Wendelin may be known as the artist for decades behind Smokey Bear, at least within the National Forest Service, his fame wasn’t based solely on the cartoon character in the ...

WASHINGTON (Amazing America TV) — Smokey Bear, the beloved National Park Service mascot, celebrated his 81st birthday on August 9th. Since 1944, Smokey has been a symbol of wildfire prevention, ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — For nearly 100 years, Smokey Bear has been a tool used to teach Americans about the importance of preventing wildfires. Today, he celebrates his 81st birthday! ‘Born’ on Aug.