Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

In these cases, hosts and guests can cancel eligible stays without consequence and receive full refunds (or partial refunds for trips that have already started and require guests to evacuate before their official check-out time). Airbnb's customer service team is available for help rebooking stays.

Airbnb will work with 211 LA to identify residents in need of temporary housing and connect them to accommodations offered through Airbnb.org, the company’s non-profit arm which provides free stays through funds from the company and hosts who offer up their homes during disaster situations.

As multiple fires continue to spread through Los Angeles, Airbnb will offer free temporary housing for displaced residents.

As tens of thousands seek shelter from the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the short-term rental site Airbnb has made free rooms available to evacuees and major hotels are extending discounted rates to displaced residents.

Dozens of hospitality and tourism businesses are offering their support to residents and travellers forced to flee from fire-impacted areas. View on euronews

Airbnb policies, generally speaking, do not favor guests. When it comes to canceling a reservation past a certain date, there are few accepted reasons that ultimately result in a full refund. In fact,

Airbnb.org is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, partnering with 211 LA to assist those in need.