LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
- Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism for her trip to Ghana during the wildfires in Los Angeles, which have caused at least five deaths and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures.
- The Palisades fire began on January 7, while Bass was attending the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama, and firefighters struggled to contain multiple wildfires.
- Bass stated that budget cuts to the Los Angeles Fire Department would not impact the city's ability to address the fires, despite concerns from local officials.
- Upon her return, Bass emphasized her focus on coordinating the fire response and rebuilding efforts, stating that 20% of hydrants went dry during the crisis.
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