As wildfires continue to rage in California - ripping through communities, claiming lives and leveling homes and businesses - a growing number of members of the Los Angeles-based daytime community

The Young and the Restless star Eric Braden gave his fans a big scare with a video he posted on Instagram. Braeden shared a video taken of his backyard as the latest Los Angeles wildfires. The fire appeared to come dangerously close to his home, and fans wondered if the actor was waiting it out or evacuating.

The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden showed fans a scary look at the Los Angeles wildfire burning near his house yesterday. All day, they’ve wondered how he was doing, and now the actor who portrays Victor Newman has provided a sad update.

Eric Braeden from 'The Young and the Restless' posted a 'goodbye' video to his home amid the wildfires in LA. Here's what he posted before his evacuation.

Victor Newman is, perhaps, the greatest daytime soap opera character of all-time. Just about everyone grew up with a mom, grandmom, aunt — or in some cases all three — who were big fans of Victor on “The Young and the Restless.

Amid an ever-growing list of soap stars affected by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area, comes the news that Young & Restless icon Eric Braeden has had to abandon his family home due to the encroaching threat.