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LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage

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Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of department turmoil.

She was portrayed by the then-mayor as a stabilizing force.

Three years later , the mood between Crowley and City Hall has changed.

The wildfire in Pacific Palisades that has burned more than 5,000 structures is the most destructive in city history.

Kristin Crowley has been with the department for a quarter century , serving in nearly every role, including fire marshal, engineer and battalion chief.

Bass has said the department has the resources needed to do its job and she will address specifics once the crisis subsides.

Garcetti had described Crowley as not only a trailblazer but the most qualified person.