Under California law, during an emergency, businesses are only allowed to increase prices by up to 10 percent. One family says Airbnb increased their short-term rental by 43.2%.

Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted accommodations.

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.

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.

Airbnb has announced that it will offer free and temporary accommodation to people displaced by the fires in California

Airbnb is working with 211 LA to provide free, temporary housing for people who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, the company said.

Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas. “When we saw the wildfires start on Tuesday, immediately we activated,” said Christoph Gorder, Airbnb.org executive director. “The need has been ...