LA city fire chief pushes back on criticism over wildfire response Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said Wednesday ... for help — plastered with photos of saffron flames or the ...

Jan. 11, 2025. LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said she and LA Mayor Karen Bass went on an aerial survey of the devastated areas to see the size, scope and complexity of the fires. The "massive ...

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley defended her decisions. “I can tell you and stand before you, we did everything in our capability to surge where we could,” she told a news conference.

John Locher/AP Winds reached 30 to 40 mph overnight, LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said. Powerful 70 mph winds haven’t happened yet but are possible, Marrone said.