The mayor of Los Angeles has denied sacking the city’s fire chief amid growing criticism of the political response to the wildfires.

Amid pointed questions at a news conference, Karen Bass sought to deflect criticism of the city’s response to the fires.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.

At least 10 people are dead and over 300,000 have been ordered or warned to evacuate as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California. Some residents have been quick to blame Democratic leaders in the state,

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under heavy criticism over the perceived lack of preparation to combat the catastrophic California fires.