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

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

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being out of the country when the devastating wildfires began to ravage the city.

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.

The criticism, fanned by Trump and his allies across social media, has triggered a political clash over the two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west. At least five people have died in what has developed into one of the biggest natural disasters in California's history.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

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

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,

An awkward exchange between a reporter and Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass, is going viral after the city representative appeared to refuse to speak on the fires that have caused devastation in the area.