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LA Mayor Fires Chief Amid Fire Safety Crisis
5/4/2025
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- Los Angeles is in turmoil after Mayor Bass dismissed Chief Crowley for failing to alert her about fire dangers during her trip abroad. As the city sought to restore the Pacific Palisades Reservoir as a backup amid the Santa Ynez Reservoir's closure, safety concerns arose. Meanwhile, January's devastating fires have sparked lawsuits from impacted residents, amplifying the city's crisis.
