A resurfaced clip appears to show LAFD's Kristine Larson blaming victims of fires for getting into a position where they would need help.
Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Kristine Larson is facing widespread criticism online after comments surfaced in which she appeared to shift blame onto fire victims for their circumstances.Speaking as part of a video that aired during a commercial break for the FOX show 9-1-1 about firefighter capabilities, Larson said, 'Am I able to carry your husband out of a fire? He got himself in the wrong place if I have to carry him out.
However, critics contend that her statements reveal a troubling lack of compassion and speak to misplaced priorities within the fire department.Larson's remarks have been viewed as a deflection of responsibility rather than an acknowledgment of the challenges faced by victims, regardless of their race, gender or socioeconomic status. Community leaders and safety advocates are calling for the department to address the situation and clarify its stance on victim support.
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