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Freeville Fire Department honors Smokey Bear

1 week ago in Community, Education, Local

Freeville Fire Department honors Smokey Bear

Sign outside the Freeville Fire Department Photo: Saga Communications


FREEVILLE, NY (607NewsNow) — The Freeville Fire Department is celebrating Smokey Bear.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, the department wished Smokey a happy birthday. The cartoon bear first appeared on a poster on Aug. 9, 1944.

The department said Smokey has helped generations understand a simple but important message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.

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