The former Los Angeles fire chief ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in the city's history sought Tuesday to reclaim her job, with unionized firefighters arguing that the chief was axed without justification after publicly criticizing City Hall for shortchanging the department.

Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall.

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday denied former L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal of her dismissal in a 13-2 vote. Councilmembers Traci Park and Monica Rodriguez were the only two votes in favor of her reinstatement.