How the LA fires are devastating stars of The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and more

Fans of The young and the restless‘ Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) has been anxiously awaiting an update from the soap star since the video he posted overnight about the LA fires and how close the flames were burning near his home.

Jennifer Gareis (Donna Logan, The bold and the beautiful) and Cameron Mathison (Drew Quartermaine, General Hospital) have shared that they are safe. However, they are among the thousands who have tragically lost their homes in the fires.

The Young and the Restless’ Eric Braeden in the LA fires

Braeden posted another video today with the caption “Saying goodbye”. Firefighting aircraft can be seen and heard overhead as flames roar in the background. Narrating while filming, The young and the restless star said they had to evacuate their house. “Okay, everyone…watching this beautiful area go up in flames. Unbelievable,” Braeden said. He paused as he spoke, then firmly said, “Okay. God bless you all. Be cool. Goodbye.”

Courtney Hope (Sally Spectra, The young and the restless, and The bold and the beautiful)

Courtney Hope, Braeden’s friend who plays Sally Spectra on The young and the restless offered a quick update as she had been getting lots of messages asking if she was okay. She posted a video on her Instagram assuring that she and her family were safe. Courtney explained that she was ordered to evacuate at 5:30 and went to his parents’ house in Calabasas. She reported that she only lost a fence and a tree and considered herself very lucky considering the many friends who had lost their homes.

The young and the restless star asked her followers to keep sharing helpful information about shelters and lists of what to take if someone needs to flee. “I can tell you this morning my head was spinning and it was so helpful to have a list,” she added. She advised those in the firing line or anyone who might have to leave where they are to think about what they want to take as it was better to have to put it back than not have it. She also asked people to keep praying and suggested that those who are in a safe zone and have the opportunity to open their homes to friends who are in the fire do so. Courtney also reminded people like her with asthma, along with anyone with cardiovascular or respiratory problems, to take care and heed the air quality warnings.

Ashley Jones (Bridget Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful)

Ashley shared photos and noticed the smoke had moved so she wasn’t sure if that was a good sign. An hour later, she updated that the Hollywood Hills near the CBS studio was on fire and was also being evacuated. Shocked and in tears, it was heartbreaking to hear her voice break as she said she couldn’t “believe this happened.”

Casey Kasprzyk (Supervising Producer, The Bold and the Beautiful)

Casey posted various videos on Instagram over the past 24 hours showing the fires from CBS Studio. He recently updated the fires that had broken out in the Hollywood Hills while he was driving, and another update from the office showing the flames spreading out of control.

Adrienne Franz (Amber Moore, The Bold and the Beautiful)

Adrienne wrote last night that she was safe but saw transformers blow and as 100km/h winds caused the fire to grow and tear through neighbourhoods. She said many of her friends had lost their homes. She wanted to tell her friends and family that anyone who needed shelter, saying, “I have room, I’ll put you up. I’ll make you breakfast. Call me. I’ll be up all night.”

Kate Mansi (Krisina, General Hospital)

Kate shared photos of her and her dog at a shelter. She thanked those who helped her and left a message General Hospital. Given the nature of this week’s storyline featuring a major fire, the show decided not to air the remaining episodes as they felt it would be insensitive given the situation that affected so many. Kristina wrote on their announcement, “Proud to be a part of a show that believes in trigger warning + thinks of others.