Smokey Bear, the iconic symbol of wildfire prevention, is celebrating his 80th birthday on Friday, Aug. 9.Smokey made his debut on a 1944 wildfire prevention po

The Oregon Department of Forestry responded to over 50 small wildfires caused by lightning Friday after roughly 1,500 strikes hit the region.

The National Park Service have released more infoemation regarding a rec on the heels of fire season.