- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for a funding cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department and being on a diplomatic trip to Ghana during catastrophic wildfires.
- The fires have led to at least 10 fatalities and have scorched nearly 25,000 acres in the Los Angeles area, including the devastating Palisades Fire.
- Critics point to a $17 million budget reduction for the Fire Department as a factor, with officials stating it undermined the department's capability to manage wildfires.
- Defense of the mayor suggests the city's budget process prioritized police and that critical firefighting operations are still fully funded.
- Community members and political figures weigh in, with some defending Bass while others call for accountability regarding her absence during the crisis.
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