While undated, the document was last updated Oct. 7, 2025, a day just before the after-action report was made public, the newspaper reported. Bass’ office previously denied a published story that she directed the watering-down of the after-action report that discussed alleged failings of the fire department during the fire. I’m the one who ordered the after-action report when the fire chief would not do it. Crowley in turn sued the city and Bass, alleging that she had been defamed and retaliated against. In January, LAFD Chief Jaime Moore, who replaced Villanueva in November, acknowledged the after-action report was edited to reduce criticism of LAFD’s leadership.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 21, 2026 00:11 UTC