LA Fire Chief Says City Failed Her Department: ‘We Expect There’s Gonna Be Water’ in Hydrants
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told a local reporter on Friday that elected officials in her city failed the department before Tuesday’s spate of wildfires killed at least 10 people, razed thousands of buildings,
Los Angeles Fire Chief: City Failed Residents with Fire Department Budget Cuts
California governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of an independent investigation into the L.A. Department of Water and Power.
LAFD chief says city failed department with budget cuts
Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the
LA fire chief says city failed department amid ongoing Southern California wildfires
Chief Kristin Crowley said during an interview Friday that the city failed the department amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California that have taken at least 11 lives and burned more than 37,000 acres.
In 2024, Los Angeles Mayor Slashed Fire Department Funding for Homeless Initiatives
The city of Los Angeles, a region frequently threatened by wildfires, faced an unprecedented crisis in 2024. As multiple wildfires devastated communities, attention turned to Mayor Karen Bass’s decision to reduce funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) while significantly increasing the budget for homelessness initiatives.
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 city. The $17 million cut in the budget for the fire department is having a negative impact on her agency's ability to fight fires,
LAFD chief slams city leadership for mishandling fire budget amid deadly wildfires: ‘Screaming to be properly funded’
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kirstin Crowley slammed the city’s leadership over its handling of the fire department’s budget as deadly wildfires continue to rip through Southern California. During an interview with Fox News’ affiliate KTTV on Friday,
Cops nab burglar dressed as firefighter as 29 arrested, many for looting, during LA wildfires
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed the 29 arrests Sunday without specifying exactly how many were for looting, ...
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Kim Kardashian slammed for 'breaking rules' with 'entitled' behavior amid LA wildfires
As wildfires continue to devastate California, celebrities in Los Angeles have been accused of ignoring water conservation ...
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On-Scene Reporter Shares LA Firefighters Are Out of Water Moments After Anchor Proclaims 'No Firefighters Have Told Us'
A live report on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles revealed firefighters are struggling with water shortages just ...
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LAFD chief says budget cuts hindered response to California fires
Mayor Karen Bass said cuts to LAFD's budget did not impact the city's response to the deadly wildfires. The city's fire chief ...
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American flag stands proudly amid Pacific Palisades destruction
The Palisades Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of Wedensday afternoon. Fire officials estimate 1,000 structures have ...
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LAFD: Kristin Crowley not getting fired over Fire Chief's comments on $17.6M budget cut
Karen Bass' office denied a report of the Los Angeles Mayor firing Kristin Crowley over the Fire Chief's comments n ...
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PHOTOS: A walk-through of downtown Palisades wildfire destruction on Sunset Boulevard
A walk-through on Sunset Boulevard on Thursday in downtown Palisades revealed a tiny microcosm of the havoc the Los Angeles ...