Airbnb faces criticism for its handling of the California wildfires, with many accusing the company of an insensitive response after refusing to cancel a woman’s Los Angeles reservation during a wildfire that displaced tens of thousands of residents.

As the raging California wildfires consume thousands of acres and displace tens of thousands of residents, Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) is under heavy scrutiny for its response to guest cancellations and

To be eligible for Airbnb's free temporary housing, you must currently reside in an evacuation zone and have been displaced due to the current wildfires. This means that either your home has been destroyed, or you've been forced to evacuate. You must also be over 18 and have an Airbnb account.

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

As wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles, we are gathering resources to help locals and travelers who are currently being displaced by the fires. In the Pacific Palisades, the Palisades Fire is now burning across 17,