Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley after criticism regarding her management during the Palisades fire. Crowley sent home 1,000 firefighters on the day the wildfire began, resulting in the loss of over 12,000 structures in Southern California. Mayor Bass expressed disappointment over Crowley's failure to pursue an after-action report on the fires and stated that the city requires new leadership in the Fire Department while acknowledging the bravery of the firefighters.
Mayor Bass criticized Fire Chief Crowley for sending home 1,000 firefighters during the Palisades fire, leading to her immediate dismissal after the devastating blaze.
The mayor expressed that new leadership is essential for the Fire Department while recognizing the heroism of the firefighters involved in the recent blazes.
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