LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of department turmoil. As a career firefighter, she ...
Los Angeles mayor's office, fire department refute speculation chief was dismissed
The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted speculation that its chief, Kristin Crowley, had been dismissed as crews continue 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 ...
Los Angeles County medical examiner's office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to ...
Los Angeles wildfires: Fresh evacuations ordered Friday evening after Palisades Fire flares up
For five consecutive days, wildfires fanned by strong winds have ravaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles, destroying more than ...
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire ...
DPA International on MSN1d
Head of Los Angeles Fire Department: the city let us down
Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday said the city's administration let the LAFD down, as major wildfires continue to ravage the ...
What's the latest on the Los Angeles wildfires and what caused them?
"Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing ...
Are arsonists responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires?
In the case of the Eaton Fire, the investigators are likely to use magnets to help them hunt for the tiny, melted pieces of ...
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 16 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward ...
L.A. Fire Chief: Yes, The City Of Los Angeles Failed The Fire Department
As California's wildfires continue to spread, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley criticized the city's decision to cut more than $17 million in funding for the department, and says that ...
LIVE
Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: New communities threatened as biggest blaze expands
Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s wildfires, but renewed windy and dry conditions could hamper containment efforts. Follow for live updates.