Some fires continue burned in Los Angelesincluding the Palisades fire, which has destroyed about 27 square miles.
At least five people have been killed, more than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes and it is estimated that thousands of structures have been burned. Driven by strong winds, officials say it is the most destructive fire Los Angeles has ever seen. More than 350,000 customers are without power.
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Some businesses are responding immediately, including Airbnb, which is offering free temporary housing to residents who have lost their homes or been forced to evacuate by the fire.
Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of Airbnb, is partnering with 211 LA, a 40-year-old nonprofit that connects residents with essential health and human services. The stays are “completely free for guests and funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts—many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.” according to a press release.
The program is currently focused on those in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Sylmar areas. Affected residents can seek help from by completing this acceptance form.
Planet Fitness is offering a variety of services to anyone affected by the devastation, according to the local newspaper, AKTK.
The fitness chain is offering free access to Wi-Fi, changing rooms, showers, hot tubs and electrical outlets until at least January 15. There are more than 60 locations in the Los Angeles area, though it is not yet known which, if any, have been affected by the fires.
Uber and Lyft are offering free rides to shelters for those in fire-affected areas New York Times.
At X, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote this SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals in affected areas in Los Angeles.
This story will be updated.