Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has offered a mind-boggling excuse for being 7,500 miles away in Ghana as her city was consumed by wildfires — blaming others for not telling her she “shouldn’t have gone on the trip.

Deadly wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area during Mayor Karen Bass’s visit to Ghana and constituents voiced outrage over their mayor being absent. Bass returned to Los Angeles the

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism for visiting Ghana during a period of known wildfire risks in her city. Investigations are underway into the city's fire response and the fires' causes. Bass expressed regret for not being present during the crisis.