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LAFD, Kristin Crowley

California fires live updates: Mayor's office denies report LAFD chief was dismissed

Nearly a dozen people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 14h

LAFD and Mayor's office refutes speculation Chief Crowley was "dismissed" amid fires

The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted the speculation that Chief Kristin Crowley had been dismissed on Friday as crews continue to battle the wildfires across the region.

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 16h

LA Mayor, Kristin Crowley meet over Fire Chief's comments on $17.6M LAFD budget cuts, source says

Karen Bass' office denied a report of the Los Angeles Mayor firing Kristin Crowley over the Fire Chief's comments n

Head of Los Angeles Fire Department

Yahoo · 13h

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,

KREM · 1d

Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budget

The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.

National Review on MSN · 19h

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.

Los Angeles firefighters did not use handbags to douse fire

Fox News · 10h

Los Angeles fires: More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed, at least 11 dead

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across Southern California Friday, leaving at least 11 dead and burning more than 10,000 homes across 27,000 acres, officials say.

Newsweek · 1h

Here's How Much Los Angeles Firefighter Leadership Is Paid Amid Wildfires

Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for a decrease in funding for the LA Fire Department amid the devastating wildfires.

Reuters · 1d

Fact Check: Los Angeles firefighters did not use handbags to douse fire

Small canvas bags that Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters used as makeshift water containers to quickly put out a trash fire have been misdescribed on social media as women’s handbags, suggesting the LAFD is under-resourced because of budget cuts and donations of firefighting supplies to Ukraine.

Chargers, Rams Will Wear Shirts Honoring LAFD During NFL Playoffs amid LA Wildfires

The Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams will honor the Los Angeles Fire Department ahead of their NFL playoff games ...

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Chargers Will Pay Tribute to Los Angeles Firefighters Ahead of Playoff Game vs. Texans

While the Chargers are on the road for their playoff opener, the Rams were set to host the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population

Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move ...

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism from across the city's political spectrum over the preparations for and handling of the fire outbreak that started Tuesday.

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Kings Wear LAFD Patches, Stickers on Five-Game Trip

The LA Kings are honoring the heroic LAFD firefighters and first responders throughout their current five-game road trip with ...

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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 ...

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