Sat Feb 22 01:02:09 UTC 2025: ## LA Mayor Bass Fires Fire Chief Over Handling of Devastating January Wildfires

**Los Angeles, CA –** Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the dismissal of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday, citing her handling of the January wildfires that resulted in over two dozen deaths and the destruction of more than 13,000 structures. Mayor Bass stated that Chief Crowley’s decision to send home 1,000 firefighters on the day the fires ignited, coupled with her refusal to conduct a post-incident after-action report, led to the termination.

“The heroism of our firefighters is unquestionable,” Mayor Bass said in a statement. “However, bringing new leadership to the fire department is what our city needs at this time.” The mayor did not elaborate on the specifics of the alleged deficiencies in Chief Crowley’s response to the crisis, but her decision comes as the city grapples with the aftermath of the devastating blazes. The appointment of a new fire chief is expected in the coming weeks.

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