After criticism on social media, Airbnb ended up giving Mostarac a full refund, and told NewsNation in a statement that its “major disruptive event policy is currently in effect for impacted areas of southern California.” That means guests with an eligible booking can cancel for a refund.

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.

Now brands are helping those displaced by the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have already destroyed almost 2,000 buildings and forced 130,000 people to evacuate.

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

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.

Airbnb has announced that they will offer temporary housing to people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. “To support residents who have been displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires,

In response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Airbnb has partnered with local nonprofit 211 LA to offer temporary free housing to displaced residents. The initiative is a lifeline for those forced to evacuate due to rapidly spreading fires consuming homes and neighborhoods.

If you've been displaced by the Los Angeles fires, you may be eligible for free housing through Airbnb. Airbnb.org—an independent nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb in 2020 to offer temporary housing for those affected by humanitarian crises—announced a partnership with local nonprofit 211 LA on Wednesday to provide shelter for those affected by the wildfires.