Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday afternoon that she had met with and immediately removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley from her position.
LA Mayor Karen Bass terminated Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid criticism over the January wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures and claimed 29 lives. Bass accused Crowley of dismissing 1000 firefighters on the day the fires began, a claim Crowley denied. Crowley had previously warned about budget cuts that compromised readiness. Tensions escalated after Crowley publicly criticized Bass, leading to her dismissal. Bass appointed Ronnie Villanueva as interim chief.
