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

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.

California law enforcement officials announced Thursday they have opened multiple predatory pricing investigations into fraud, assorted price-gouging scams and unsolicited low-ball offers on property during the current state of emergency in Los Angeles County.

Mercy Chefs, a Virginia-based nonprofit specializing in disaster relief, is on the ground in LA County distributing meals to victims, volunteers, firefighters and other first responders. Mercy Chefs also continues to serve meals in western North Carolina since the region was devastated by Hurricane Helene in late September.

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.

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.

The California Community Foundation has served Los Angeles County for over a century. Their Wildfire Recovery Fund focuses on long-term support for hard-to-reach communities impacted by wildfires. Website: calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/.

Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft are aiding Southern California wildfire evacuees. Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, offers free housing in areas like Malibu and Pacific Palisades, while Uber and Lyft provide free rides to shelters with promo codes available until January 15,

Visit Big Bear officials in San Bernardino County have announced housing support for those impacted by the wildfires in Southern California.

Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.

If you have been impacted by the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires, here is the emergency assistance available to you right now.

Tenant advocacy groups, landlord associations and elected officials are condemning rent gouging after tens of thousands of people were displaced in deadly fires this month.