Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed Kristin Crowley from her position as Fire Chief, attributing the dismissal to her alleged lack of preparation and inadequate response to the devastating Palisades wildfires. The mayor criticized Crowley for not alerting her about the fire risks, leading to significant community backlash and accusations of scapegoating from the United Firefighters of Los Angeles. As the city grapples with the aftermath of the destructive blazes, Bass faces scrutiny over her own leadership decisions, including a controversial trip to Africa that many believe contributed to the mishandling of the crisis. The city council may yet overturn her decision, as the debate about the accountability for the wildfires continues.