After Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the news quickly spread, and the city continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by the Pacific Palisades wildfire. Reactions from residents and workers in the Palisades are mixed, with many unsure of the reasons behind the mayor's decision.

Chief Kristin Crowley had accused Mayor Karen Bass’s administration of underfunding the department and Bass accused Crowley of failing to prepare for the firestorm.

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.