Since 1944, Smokey Bear has been the symbol of the protection of America's forests from fire. More than 60 years later, his famous words of wisdom "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" continue to be at the center of one of the most successful PSA campaigns in our nation’s history. To renew the important message of wildfire prevention to Americans, particularly adults 18-35, the newest PSAs in the campaign feature a modern version of Smokey Bear with the call-to-action to “Get Your Smokey On” and speak up if you see someone in danger of starting a wildfire. Additionally, Smokey has recently enlisted the help of Sleeping Beauty to spread the message of wildfire prevention to kids and their families. The latest spots featuring Sleeping Beauty ask us all to "Protect our forest friends from wildfires." All the PSAs direct people to www.smokeybear.com to learn all about wildfires and how we can protect our forests.

Since 1944, Smokey Bear has been the symbol of the protection of America's forests from fire. More than 60 years later, his famous words of wisdom "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires" continue to be at the center of one of the most successful PSA campaigns in our nation’s history. To renew the important message of wildfire prevention to Americans, particularly adults 18-35, the newest PSAs in the campaign feature a modern version of Smokey Bear with the call-to-action to “Get Your Smokey On” and speak up if you see someone in danger of starting a wildfire. Additionally, Smokey has recently enlisted the help of Sleeping Beauty to spread the message of wildfire prevention to kids and their families. The latest spots featuring Sleeping Beauty ask us all to "Protect our forest friends from wildfires." All the PSAs direct people to www.smokeybear.com to learn all about wildfires and how we can protect our forests.

Hundreds of residents have been forced to flee their homes on the Northern California coast because of a wildfire. Officials say the fire has burned about 1,000 acres. The cause is under investigation. (June 21)

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More than two weeks after being forced to flee from wildfires, hundreds of California residents are being allowed to return to their homes. However, fires along the Central Coast remain uncontained. (July 8)

Firefighters on Sunday took advantage of cooler, damper weather to battle a vast blaze ravaging Santa Barbara County as they tried to gain a foothold against the fire before the expected return of hotter, drier conditions. (July 6)

Fire officials say fog and humidity helped them gain ground on a blaze in the Los Padres National Forest that was just 3 percent contained and had blackened nearly 62 square miles near the storied town of Big Sur. (July 1)

NASA Video from the International Space Station shows the Southern California Wildfires.

Firefighters are working to save homes from an out-of-control wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills ahead of an expected wind change that could further complicate efforts to corral the blaze. (July 10)

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he was shocked when he heard of the number of lightning sparked blazes in his state over the weekend. He also says he's extremely concerned about the upcoming fire season. (June 23)

A Northern California wildfire was 90 percent contained Saturday, after destroying several homes and closing a stretch of Highway 1.

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Thousands of Northern California residents flee new flames fed by erratic winds and high heat. (July 9)

Slowing winds and cooler temperatures across Northern California have given firefighters a break overnight, but forecasters say gusts could whip up wildfires again today. (June 11)

Flames that changed direction in response to the wind and slopes ran up and down canyons as a nearly 2,000-acre wildfire threatened homes in the Santa Ynez Mountains. (July 3)

More than a thousand wildfires are burning in California, and as firefighters struggle to keep up with the advancing blazes, forecasters offer little hope for help from Mother Nature. (June 30)

Thousands of residents have begun returning to their homes as firefighters have made strides fighting wildfires in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Northern California. (July 12)

President Bush met with Calif. Governor Arnold Schwazennegger and offered federal help to combat the single largest fire event ever recorded in California. Since late June, wildfires have ravaged nearly 900,000 acres. (July 17)

As wildfires rage around California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urges residents to avoid setting off fireworks come this Fourth of July. He said this will help firefighters gain control of the blazes. (June 25)

One person was found dead as firefighters raced to confine a wildfire that had roared back to life in Northern California. President Bush will visit the state next week to survey the damage. (July 11)