LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley criticizes city funding cuts, impacting wildfire response amid budget cuts.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley criticized the city's funding cuts, which reduced the department's budget by $17.6 million, amid ongoing wildfires. Despite initial reports, Mayor Karen Bass' office confirmed Crowley was not fired and remains in command. The budget cuts have left the department struggling with staff shortages and outdated equipment, complicating their response to the fires.

January 10, 2025
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