Kristin Crowley, in multiple interviews, drew a connection between budget cuts to her department and the city's struggle to combat the wildfires.

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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley discussed the staffing gaps that contributed to the response of the raging Southern California wildfires. (KTTV)

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Mayor Karen Bass said cuts to LAFD's budget did not impact the city's response to the deadly wildfires. The city's fire chief disagreed.