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 wildfires spread in California. The fire appeared to come dangerously close to his home, and fans wondered if the actor was waiting it out or evacuating.

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.

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.