Norte fire
As of Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Norte fire had burned 570 acres and prompted mandatory evacuation orders during a period of high winds and warm temperatures. Airbnb.org is partnering with 211OC, a key service of Orange County United Way, to identify people displaced by the Norte Fire in southern Orange County and connect them with a free place to stay.Temporary housing is available to residents living in the areas under mandatory evacuation orders.Residents in the impacted area can dial 2-1-1 to get help navigating available resources, including Airbnb.org housing support as available, and other needs such as emergency food, housing and more.
If you’d like to help provide free stays to people impacted by the earthquake, you can make a donation to Airbnb.org. 100% of donations go directly to emergency housing. If you’re an Airbnb host, you can sign up to offer discounted stays for impacted residents. Airbnb donates its host service fees to Airbnb.org for these stays and provides hosts with AirCover for each booking.