Since Mayor Bass returned to LA, she has thanked the LAFD for their service and announced that the fires have been "fully contained."

As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an overseas trip and budget cuts made months ago that affected the city’s fire department.

In a state already souring somewhat on Democrats, the mayor faces blunt and unrelenting criticism as her reelection effort nears.