Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.
Smokey Bear turns 80 years old today, Friday, Aug. 9. In honor of his eight decades of telling Americans about the importance of fire safety, read on for eight fun facts about one of America's most beloved mascots. His message of fire prevention in the great outdoors is just as important as it was 80 years ago, according to the U.S. Forest Service. KITTEN RESEMBLING BABY YODA RESCUED FROM CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Here's what to know. 1.
Smokey Bear was devised shortly after and officially authorized by the U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 9, 1944. 2. There's no ‘the’ in his name Smokey Bear's name is just that: Smokey Bear, Westover noted. He is not 'Smokey the Bear.' 'It's a common misnomer,' Westover said. This is partially the fault of folk singer Eddy Arnold, apparently, whose 1955 song was titled 'Smokey the Bear.
Almost 90% of all fires are started by people,' he said. 'So it's very important to keep that in mind when you're out there enjoying our great outdoors. It's our responsibility, all of our responsibility, to keep these beautiful wild lands for the next generation.' 8. He inspired other fire prevention mascots worldwide The success of Smokey Bear resulted in the adoption of new fire safety characters in other countries and municipalities.
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