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LA Mayor Karen Bass Addresses Africa Trip During Wildfires Outbreak


Published on 2025-02-15 22:23:18 - MSN
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  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she "absolutely" made a mistake by being in African when the devastating wildfires broke out on Jan. 7 and swept across the greater Pacific Palisades in California. "There is no question about that,

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed concerns about her recent trip to Africa during a time when wildfires were breaking out in Southern California. In her statement, Bass emphasized that the trip was planned well in advance and was aimed at fostering international relationships and discussing critical issues like climate change, which directly impacts events like wildfires. She noted that she remained in constant communication with her team in Los Angeles, ensuring that emergency responses were adequately managed in her absence. Bass also highlighted that the city's emergency services are well-prepared to handle such situations independently, and she returned to LA as soon as the situation escalated, underscoring her commitment to the city's safety and well-being.

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