Citing the city's response to the region's devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen removed Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her role at the department.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating wildfires, among the most destructive fires in California’s history.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the L.A. Fire Chief Kristen Crowley from her position in the wake of the devastating wildfires that burned through thousands of acres of land, and reduced the Pacific Palisade, Malibu, and other areas around the city to ash.