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LA Mayor Karen Bass Criticized for Ghana Trip Amid Devastating Wildfires

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LA Mayor Karen Bass Criticized for Ghana Trip Amid Devastating Wildfires

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  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for attending a presidential inauguration in Ghana while wildfires ravaged parts of the city.
  • Three wildfires have burnt over 4,000 acres, leading to mandatory evacuation orders for many residents.
  • Critics, including her electoral opponent Rick Caruso, have labeled her actions a failure of leadership, arguing that the fire risk was foreseeable.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to the fires, with federal support announced by President Biden.
  • Bass is reportedly on her way back to LA, responding to growing public frustration as firefighting efforts continue amid worsening winds.

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