Kristin Crowley, in multiple interviews, drew a connection between budget cuts to her department and the city’s struggle to combat the wildfires.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley discussed the staffing gaps that contributed to the response of the raging Southern California wildfires. (KTTV)

LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley agreed when pressed that the city failed her department with inadequate funding prior to deadly wildfires ravaging the city.

The Los Angeles Fire Department refuted the speculation that Chief Kristin Crowley had been dismissed on Friday as crews continue to battle the wildfires across the region.

Karen Bass' office denied a report of the Los Angeles Mayor firing Kristin Crowley over the Fire Chief's comments n

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has refuted claims that Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was dismissed on Friday amid ongoing wildfires across the region.