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Smokey Bear celebrates 80 years preventing wildfires

As part of the nation’s longest-running public service campaign, Smokey Bear has shown generations of Americans how to safely recreate outdoors and prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. This year Smokey Bear is celebrating his 80th birthday!

Here are some useful KRWG links and KRWG-produced videos to learn more about Smokey the Bear and his history.

Happy Birthday, Smokey! 🐻

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In the spring of 1950 the living symbol of Smokey Bear, a 3-month-old black bear cub...
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Visit SmokeyBear.com to learn more about his wildfire prevention tips and to see how you can celebrate 80 years of Smokey Bear.