Kristin Crowley, the former chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, has appealed her recent dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass, who blamed her for unpreparedness during wildfires in Pacific Palisades. The mayor acknowledged her own mistake in traveling abroad before the crisis, which she claims hindered her understanding of the fire threat. Crowley disputes the assertions regarding her department's readiness and cites funding issues as a factor. With the City Council's support for Bass, Crowley's chances for reinstatement appear limited.
Kristin Crowley, the former chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, appealed her dismissal, arguing against Mayor Karen Bass's blame for her alleged unpreparedness during the recent wildfire disaster.
Mayor Karen Bass acknowledged her error in leaving the country before the wildfires, emphasizing the lack of briefing about the threat, which she attributes to Crowley's oversight.
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