Behind the Lens: Wildfires are a vital part of ecosystems
In 1935, the U.S. Forest Service implemented a strict 10 a.m. policy. It stated that whenever a fire was reported, it was to be put out by 10 a.m. the following morning. In part due to this policy and in part due to a lack of firefighters, the iconic Smokey Bear campaign was launched in 1944, stating, “Only YOU can prevent wildfires.”


