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At least 15 people were killed and more than two dozen others were injured in weather-related incidents as torrential rains unleashed flash flooding, debris flow and mudslides in the southern part of the state, Santa Barbara County officials said Wednesday. Many of the communities impacted are still reeling from the devastation caused by the deadly wildfires last month.

Television mogul Oprah Winfrey, who owns a property in Montecito, wrote on Instagram that she woke up to a “blazing gas fire” in her neighborhood and shared images of her backyard buried in mud.

\"What a day! Praying for our community again in Santa Barbara. Woke up to this blazing gas fire,\" Winfrey said in an Instagram post Tuesday. \"Helicopters rescuing my neighbors. Looking for missing persons. 13 lives lost.\"

What a day! Praying for our community again in Santa Barbara. Woke up to this blazing gas fire. then swipe left to see how deep the mud is in my backyard. Helicopters rescuing my neighbors. Looking for missing persons. 13 lives lost. #Mudslides.

A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) on Jan 9, 2018 at 5:03pm PST

Actor Rob Lowe, who also has a home in Montecito, wrote on Twitter Tuesday night that he was \"preparing for whatever may come.\"

\"Mourning the dead in our little town tonight. Praying for the survivors and preparing for whatever may come,\" Lowe tweeted.

Mourning the dead in our little town tonight. Praying for the survivors and preparing for whatever may come. #Montecito

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) January 10, 2018

Lowe referred to Winfrey’s home in an earlier tweet, saying, \"Media talking about @OPRAH 'maybe' running for President in 3 years. Meanwhile, AS WE SPEAK, her Montecito home’s a staging ground for helicopter rescues. Priorities? Anyone?\"

Media talking about @OPRAH “maybe” running for President in 3 years. Meanwhile, AS WE SPEAK, her Montecito home’s a staging ground for helicopter rescues. Priorities? Anyone?

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) January 9, 2018

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman shared an image on Instagram of what appeared to be a damaged home and vehicle on Tuesday.

\"Montecito has been a special place for me and my family for many years but it’s a place that’s been hit hard in recent weeks,\" Aikman wrote in his post. \"My prayers are with all of those impacted by the latest mudslides.\"

Montecito has been a special place for me and my family for many years but it’s a place that’s been hit hard in recent weeks. My prayers are with all of those impacted by the latest mudslides.

A post shared by Troy (@troyaikman) on Jan 9, 2018 at 4:00pm PST

Supermodels Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid shared aerial images on social media of their hometown submerged in water.

\"My beautiful hometown of Montecito.... Where my roots were placed, where my mother raised me and my family. Completely under water. I really can't believe it,\" Bella Hadid wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday. \"I am praying and thinking so much for our friends in the hospital and their families that are still missing.\"

My beautiful home town of Montecito.... Where my roots were placed, where my mother raised me and my family. Completely under water. I really can't believe it. I am praying and thinking so much for our friends in the hospital and their families that are still missing. For our horses, dogs, cats-all animals- that gave us happiness, who are now searching for a dry place to lay their heads.. our elementary school... The freeway to drive to school and where @mini_jk_imbig and I would walk after school.. under water. My heart is broken.... I remember when something similar happened in La Conchita about 12 years ago, so close to us and how much it took to rebuild... I can't imagine how Montecito feels now. I am so sorry. As always- Please send websites for donations. I'm ready to help. Thank you to the rescue, fire fighters and security teams in SB for staying strong and your hard work to pull out anybody and anything in sight. My love is with you so deeply SB.

A post shared by ?? (@bellahadid) on Jan 9, 2018 at 12:11pm PST

\"My beautiful home town, just after getting through weeks of wild fire, has been hit by a major storm. That 'river' is the 101 freeway. Please keep the families of Santa Barbara in your thoughts and prayers,\" Gigi Hadid wrote in her Twitter post Tuesday.

My beautiful home town, just after getting through weeks of wild fire, has been hit by a major storm. That “river” is the 101 freeway. ?? Please keep the families of Santa Barbara in your thoughts and prayers, ?? pic.twitter.com/Yj7C9sRR4n

— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) January 9, 2018

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres urged people to show their \"love and support\" for the victims.

This is not a river. This is the 101 freeway in my neighborhood right now. Montecito needs your love and support. pic.twitter.com/jRNCBrp4b5

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 9, 2018
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