Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley files a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass.
Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Former LAFD Chief Against Mayor Bass Mayor Karen Bass is facing a defamation lawsuit from former Los Angeles Fire Chief Christine Crowley, who alleges that Bass prioritized her re-election over the truth about the events leading up to the devastating Palisades fire. The lawsuit claims that Bass made unsubstantiated criticisms of […]
L.A. Mayor Bass accused of changing official LAFD report on Palisades Fire
Controversy Surrounds Los Angeles Mayor’s Involvement in Fire Report A recent survey by the Los Angeles Times revealed that Democratic Mayor Karen Bass may have influenced changes to the official after-action report regarding the devastating Palisades fire from January 2025, which resulted in multiple fatalities and the destruction of thousands of structures. According to sources […]
LAFD engaged the PR firm of Rihanna and Reese Witherspoon for reputation management.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation has hired a prominent public relations firm to assist the Fire Department with image management following the tragic Palisades fire. This move seems somewhat ironic, especially since the department’s leadership has expressed concerns about inadequate funding for essential firefighting resources. The foundation, which has collected millions for equipment and […]
LAFD responds to more drug overdose incidents than fires in MacArthur Park area
A rundown fire station tucked into MacArthur Park has found itself at the heart of an unsolicited urban crisis, functioning like a medical triage unit in one of Los Angeles’ most notorious fentanyl hotspots. LAFD’s Station 11 typically has 14 firefighters on shift, but that can swell to 16 with the need for ambulances and […]
LAFD Official Was Aware Teams Were Ordered to Abandon Lachman Fire Prior to Palisades Blaze
Concerns Over Lachman Fire Response Emerge Reports from the Los Angeles Times reveal that at least one official from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) was aware that firefighters had been instructed to vacate the scene of the Lachman Fire, which occurred just days prior to the Pacific Palisades fire. Sources briefed on the situation […]
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Calls for LAFD to Conduct Its Own Investigation into the Palisades Fire
Investigation Called for After Palisades Fire Incident Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has requested an investigation into the Palisades fire, particularly after text messages indicated that firefighters left behind burn scars from the January 1 blaze. This, she fears, allowed roots to smolder and later reignite. According to an investigation by the Los Angeles Times, […]
Kristin Crowley appeals LA mayor’s decision to terminate her as LAFD chief
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Christine Crowley began the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass' decision to fire him a week ago. Her appeal decision comes after Bass' decision attracted criticism for councillors and what they say is “misinuating the facts.” Crawley announced his appeal to city council members Thursday. “I choose to proceed with […]
Los Angeles mayor fires LAFD chief who blamed officials’ incompetence for disastrous wildfire response
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 […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Makes False Claim About LAFD, Electric Fire Trucks
Posting Share in thread The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has 45 electric fire trucks that take 10 hours to charge. Cutting: False LAFD has not issued a press release or social media statement to respond to the claim. In addition, USA Today, Snopes, and Dispatch all label the claim as false. Fact check: Eaton […]
LAFD Bravest demand fire chief resign in blistering letter
The city's fire chief is under pressure as the deadly Los Angeles wildfires continue to be contained, with Mayor Karen Bass announcing plans for an outside investigation into the department's response to the devastating blaze. As a result, there are reportedly growing calls for him to resign. As of Saturday, the Eaton Fire was 73% […]