L.A.’s fire chief generated controversy — and fierce loyalty — while the city burned
Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a “DEI ...
L.A. fire chief meets with mayor after saying the city failed her agency
Kristin Crowley, in multiple interviews, drew a connection between budget cuts to her department and the city’s struggle to combat the wildfires.
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 properly fund the fire department.
The claim: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired fire chief
The fire chief spoke at a press briefing with Mayor Karen Bass after her supposed ouster. The department said claims of her ...
A Scramble for Power in Los Angeles as It Begins to Rebuild
Civic leaders in the region believe that side efforts are necessary to rebuild after the wildfires. They just can’t settle on ...
LA relied on teen volunteers for years despite fire chief's warning, but leaders can't be sued: lawyer
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley asked for full-time employees to augment a mostly volunteer brush-clearing crew two ...
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LA Fire Chief given teen volunteers to clear brush, despite years of warning unaccountable leaders
The devastating fires in Los Angeles are revealing just how deeply ill-prepared the city was for a disaster of such magnitude. While nobody can ever be fully […] ...
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In light of Los Angeles fires, Cortez Fire presents to City Council
The Cortez Fire Protection District recently presented at the Cortez City Council work session, an hour before their regular ...
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Firefighters confront new blaze north of Los Angeles as red flag conditions persist
A massive wildfire flared up on Wednesday, prompting thousands of residents northwest of Los Angeles to evacuate.
Thousands told to evacuate after two new blazes start in Los Angeles County
The Hughes Fire near Castaic, north of Los Angeles, was 24% contained on Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
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New Fire Breaks Out in Los Angeles Area
Another major fire, called the Hughes Fire, has broken out in the Los Angeles area. This one has spread to at least ten thousand acres, mostly due to winds in the area.
Los Angeles Hughes fire erupts to nearly 10,000 acres
The fire first broke out around 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, rapidly spreading from 500 acres within its first hour to 3,400 ...