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Ex-LA fire chief sues Mayor Karen Bass for defamation

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire.

Published Jun 24, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The former Los Angeles fire chief is suing Mayor Karen Bass for defamation related to the Palisades Fire. The Center Square reported the lawsuit, which ties Bass’s remarks to the widely reported, devastating blaze in the Palisades area.