Los Angeles’ mayor remained speechless as she was confronted by a reporter after flying back home to find swathes of her city burnt to the ground.

Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer questions about the Los Angeles fires on Wednesday as a reporter pressed her about being out of town while fires burned out of control in her city.

Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for her absence during the Los Angeles wildfire and budget cuts to Fire Department, which some blame for inadequate resources.

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles is facing public criticism for being in Ghana during the raging wildfires in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire as deadly wildfires devastate the city, county and greater Los Angeles and Southern California area. Prominent figures in Los Angeles are criticizing her response to the crisis,