Karen Bass, Democratic mayor of Los Angeles; announcement On Friday, she had fired the Los Angeles Fire Department chief after a barrage of criticism for her recent response to the historic wildfire.
Critics denounced local officials after the wildfire I was killed At least 29 people destroyed more than 16,000 structures and at one point forced 200,000 evacuation. One estimate states that economic losses from wildfires exceed $50 billion.
“We can no longer maintain where we are. We don't have enough firefighters.”
Mayor Karen Bass appeared to be trying to ease some of the pressure by holding LAFD chief Christine Crawley accountable.
“Bringing new leadership to the fire department is what our city needs,” Bass said. “We know that the 1,000 firefighters who could have been working in the morning had been sent home instead with Chief Crawley's watches.”
Bass also claimed that Crowley refused to prepare a “late report” about the fire.
The mayor faces intense criticism of his absence from the city as the fire caused the most devastating natural disaster in Los Angeles history. The bus heads out on a trip to Ghana to attend President John Dramani Mahama's inauguration, despite having officials warned about possible “life-threatening” winds before she leaves. Ta.
Water pressure losses on some fire hydrants reported during the major fires have exacerbated damage from wildfires. Critics pointed to a reservoir that could have provided water in emergency response, but had been empty for maintenance and repairs.
Crowley revealed in January that the fire department is seeking more resources from city authorities and has removed more than 100 fire equipment from the committee ahead of the disaster.
“We can no longer maintain where we are. We don't have enough firefighters,” said Crawley at the time. “The bells have made it possible that these additional cuts could be very devastating to their ability to provide public safety.”
“We need real leadership, but we don't have any more responsibility.”
billionaire Rick Caruso, who ran to the base for the mayor; I responded For shooting on social media.
“It's a shame Mayor Bus has decided to fire Chief Christine Crowley. Chief Crowley has served Los Angeles well and is honestly eager to say about the severe, deeply difficult budget cuts made by the Base Administration against LAFD. I spoke,” he wrote.
“The courage to speak the truth is brave and I respect her,” Caruso added. “The integrity of Takaichi officials should not be the firer. She was the only mayor's decision to leave the city ignoring the warning, which would allow city leaders to take responsibility for their actions and decisions. It's time to take responsibility. No more responsibility will be given to you.”
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