Ktvu news actually interviewed this same suspect 15 years ago after he was arrested for a string of fires along public trails in the south bay. Good evening im frank somerville. And im gasia mikaelian. Heres what we know about him, his name is Patrick William brennan. Police say they have connected brennan to this huge warehouse fire last thursday. It was the largest of the 12 fires that was set over the period of five days. Right now brennan is only charged with two of those fires but the numbers could go up. A number of surveillance videos that show a man setting fires was key to identifying him along with the work of a midnight duty sergeant who searched through an arsonist data base. When were able to find arsonists who live in the area it was definitely a good lead. Reporter when they caught up with brennan he surrendered peacefully and is cooperative. Police say they picked up brennan at his mobile home park. That is just blocks from the scene of one of the fires. Police say they
Emergencies but one is on their hands tonight. Good evening, everyone, im yaro lynn johnson. For the first time in 20 years marin Water District is tapping reserve water destroy because of phoenix we are live with the story and leanne, its proof lack of rain is getting serious. No rain in sight, some that have water from the lake starts to evaporate. Takes electricity to pump water out of the lake. The pump is taking water up to hill to be used by rez devenlts the marin municipal water strict says customers wont pay extra. The reservoirs are below average. Water level will drop by 20 feet. On an average year, its at 77 . Cam ran knows the area well. I dont like to see things die. I dont like the fire hazard. These hike is led here and other parks in marin county. Concerned about not having rain. Very concerned. Were waiting for rain. Praying and going to do a rain dance. Two things people can do are to repair leaks, and stop irrigation systems. I turn off lights when ier leave the room
Die. I dont like the fire hazard. These hike is led here and other parks in marin county. Concerned about not having rain. Very concerned. Were waiting for rain. Praying and going to do a rain dance. Two things people can do are to repair leaks, and stop irrigation systems. I turn off lights when ier leave the room. Heat the body instead of the space. If by april reservoir levels are low, wattser district may need to call for mandatory cut backs on use. In marin county abc7 news. Governor brown scheduled what is billed as a major announcement tomorrow, it appears hes going to declare a drought in california. U. S. Agriculture department declared a drought disaster in 11 western states and say 62 of california is in extreme drought. That makes farmers eligible for assistance. University of california president Janet Napolitano announced a goal of cutting water usage by 20 by the year 2020. A red flag fire warning aloued to expire but not in southern california. A rare winter wildfire de
On. A couple of minor things. Lets do to the bay bridge toll plaza. Traffic is moving along nicely. Heading up to the bay gates. No major problems if you are driving on interstate 880. Some of the road work that is normally there is not right now. Well have a pretty decent time. And no major problems. At 4 30 lets go back to the desk. It looks like the maps are down. We begin with breaking news in San Francisco. Firefighters looking for the cause of an Early Morning fire in the bay view district. It started just a short time ago. Alex savidge is out there this morning. Pretty dramatic escape for some people. Reporter yeah it really was. Three people at the hospital right now. All being treated for smoke inhalation and for cuts and scrapes. Because they jumped out of a back window of a home early this morning. Its really a small cottage that is on the backside of the home. That you are looking at right now. Those people jumped out of the back window. Desperate attempt to escape the flam
Good evening im frank somerville. And im gasia mikaelian. Heres what we know about him, his name is Patrick William brennan. Police say they have connected brennan to this huge warehouse fire last thursday. It was the largest of the 12 fires that was set over the period of five days. Right now brennan is only charged with two of those fires but the numbers could go up. A number of surveillance videos that show a man setting fires was key to identifying him along with the work of a midnight duty sergeant who searched through an arsonist data base. When were able to find arsonists who live in the area it was definitely a good lead. Reporter when they caught up with brennan he surrendered peacefully and is cooperative. Police say they picked up brennan at his mobile home park. That is just blocks from the scene of one of the fires. Police say they had him under surveillance since sunday night. We spoke to one of his neighbors who described him as weird. He would just go to the store and t