It would be more than 18 minutes after the 911 call before Engine 23 or any other firefighting crew reached the scene that morning of Jan. 7, according to an LAFD incident log obtained by The Times.

LAFD reported the findings of its inspections in mid-February, despite the fact that they were performed months earlier. The inspections were performed well before the Palisades Fire, which ...

After days of heightened tensions among Los Angeles city leaders, Kristin Crowley is now appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief. Details: <a ...

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Fire Department did not inform the city's Department of Water and Power until mid-February that more than 1,000 fire hydrants needed repairs, despite being aware of ...

"They're already conducting an analysis of windstorm and wildfires," Crowley said. "In contrast to LAFD, FSRI has resources to conduct a thorough investigation… that will be independent ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday afternoon said she met with and removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley "effective immediately." "Acting in the best interests of Los Angeles' public safety ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass terminated LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Friday afternoon, blaming her for improperly staffing the Palisades and Eaton fires. "Acting in the best ...

“I especially want to thank UFLAC President Freddy Escobar, the many other UFLAC leaders, and the members who supported my efforts to shine the light on LAFD’s needs. Standing up, speaking ...

“Los Angeles is really known for being resilient, and the long road to recovery is happening,” LAFD Fire Captain Erik Scott told The Times’ Ducassi on the red carpet of the #Oscars ...