Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Kristen Crowley had been removed "in the best interests of Los Angeles' public safety."

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed Kristin Crowley as the city’s fire chief and has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva to serve as interim chief.

Among the reasons cited for Crowley's removal was the sending home firefighters when the fires broke out, and her refusal to conduct an after-action report.