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Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.

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 wildfires, among the most destructive fires ...

L.A.'s first female fire leader fought to contain an unprecedented emergency that threatened the city for weeks.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley has been fired by Mayor Karen Bass. Bass’s office made the announcement Friday morning, saying she had been removed from the post effective ...

Bass defends the firing, stating that it was in the best interest of public safety and that new leadership is needed in the fire department. LOS ANGELES − A Los Angeles city councilwoman is ...

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.

Bass said she and Crowley had a “very brief” meeting on Friday. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it had no comment about the ousting of the chief. “We are aware of the Mayor’s ...

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported has reported a "high" risk of such flows as well as mudslides. Wildfire-torn terrain is particularly vulnerable to mudslides since the soil of the burned ...