L.A. Fire Department, mayor's office refute claim chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue to ...
Threat of fires in LA County is still 'very high', says fire chief, as at least 16 killed
LA County Sheriff Luna says three people were found dead during a rescue effort as 16 people have been reported missing.
LA fire chief says city failed residents in wildfire prep, budget cuts: 'Screaming to be properly funded'
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said that the City of Los Angeles failed its residents after failing to ...
L.A. Mayor and Fire Chief Try to Show a United Front Amid Tensions
At a news conference, Mayor Karen Bass said she and the fire chief, who claimed the city had not sufficiently funded the Fire ...
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned budget cuts were hampering emergency response
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last ...
Santa Ana winds to keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn
With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire ...
LAFD Deputy Chief Faces Backlash for Past Remarks on Fire Victims
A resurfaced clip appears to show LAFD's Kristine Larson blaming victims of fires for getting into a position where they ...
LA mayor denies sacking fire chief amid growing criticism of response to disaster
The mayor of Los Angeles has denied sacking the city’s fire chief amid growing criticism of the political response to the ...
California wildfires live updates: Death toll rises to 16 as Palisades Fire expands east to Brentwood and Encino
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the ...