The first of two concerts collectively being referred to as FireAid kicked off at the Kia Forum in the Los Angeles city of Inglewood, to support relief efforts in the wake of the deadly wildfires that ignited earlier this month in the LA area, claiming 29 lives and causing billions of dollars in damage.

FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy.

Pop stars, rock legends, first-responders and wildfire survivors came together for FireAid, a star-studded, two-venue benefit concert that stretched into the early-morning hours today to raise