The non-profit arm of the home-rental marketplace reports "an absolute crush of applications" from those affected by the L.A. fires. Meanwhile, Uber is also stepping up its relief efforts.

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 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.

More sections of Los Angeles were ordered to evacuate as fires continued to rage on Wednesday evening. Airbnb’s nonprofit arm, Airbnb.org, is providing free, temporary housing for Los Angeles residents who have been displaced or forced to evacuate due to the ongoing wildfires.

The organization, which has provided health and human services referrals in L.A. County for over 40 years, maintains a 24/7 multilingual support system. Airbnb has waived all service fees for participating hosts and guests.

Airbnb is offering free temporary housing to people impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Here's how to get help. California's wildfires have been raging out of control this week, with at least five people dead,