patrick william bren on -- brennan is charged with all. he one now a 3 strikes candidate because of convictions for fires at the south bay and the grand canyon in the 90s. >> based on the charges and other criminal acts he's looking at multiple life terms. >> ktcu did an -- ktvu did an interview in 99. >> i tonight want to start fires and i want to get help to make sure i don't. >> that kind of appeal won't have impact this time around. >> there's nothing in the complaint regarding his mental health. he's charged with arson. >> based upon our evaluation of the evidence and reports we've seen at this point, we believe he shoe what he was to be and that's why we charged him with these crimes. >> brown own's -- brennan's attorney denied to comment. he's back in court february 6 to entear tear a plea. >>> a fire started before 6:00 a.m. at the shop on douglas avenue. it spread quickly reaching a neighboring apartment building prompts crews to evacuate 18 residents. my family is sad, but we're fine, we're alive. that's the most important thing.