Line of fire: LA mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny as historic blazes devour city
Briefly

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have been catastrophic, destroying over 10,000 structures and resulting in at least 11 fatalities, leading to widespread scrutiny of Mayor Karen Bass's leadership.
The city provided only 135 hotel vouchers for the 75,000 unhoused individuals during a disastrous wildfire, prompting criticism about inadequate responses and planning from city officials.
Despite facing backlash, Mayor Bass emphasized that the city's resources were stretched thin due to the 'unprecedented nature of the fires' and remained focused on emergency response.
Questions arose about Mayor Bass's international trip amid the fires, with critics questioning her judgment, highlighting significant public concern around leadership in times of crisis.
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