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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been critical of the way the department was funded. The mayor said the day the Palisades Fire erupted, the chief sent 1,000 firefighters home.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating Palisades wildfire, among the most destructive in California’s history.
Los Angeles mayor sacks fire chief over handling of deadly blazes
LA Mayor Karen Bass has frequently been the target of residents' ire in recent weeks after a flat-footed response to the fires, which broke out while she was in Ghana. Local and national media extensively carried warnings of the elevated danger ahead of the fires.
Los Angeles Mayor Says Fire Chief Didn't Warn Her about Fire Risk
The rank-and-file firefighters have voiced appreciation for Los Angeles Chief Kristin Crowley's honesty regarding the state of the department.
Just weeks after devastating fires, Mayor Bass ousts LA Fire Chief
Mayor Karen Bass announced in statement Friday, the decision to remove Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her position.
Bass Under Fire for Sacking LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley; Others Support Move
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is touting the support of some top officials for her firing of Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, while others including the head of fire department’s union and at least one City Council member are assailing the mayor’s unusual move.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years before retiring in September 2024.
Flash Flood & Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Palisades & Eaton Fire Burn Area In Los Angeles As Heavy Rain Begins To Pound Region – Update
While most homes in the recent burn scars of the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires are under an evacuation warning due ...
Dry, warmer weather expected for L.A. region over the next week
A warming and drying trend is predicted through the weekend, and it could be the end of the month before any more rain comes, ...
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Palisades community reacts to LA mayor's firing of fire chief post devastation
After Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the news quickly spread, and the city ...
LA mayor ousts fire chief amid wildfire response criticism
Mayor Karen Bass announced the decision to remove Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her position in a statement ...
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After weaker than expected winds, extreme fire conditions are predicted for Wednesday
Dangerous winds did not arrive to portions of Los Angeles ... extreme fire weather conditions are forecast for between 3 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather ...