Large overpass fire knocked down by Hope firefighters

Large overpass fire knocked down by Hope firefighters

A large fire at a small encampment was discovered underneath a Highway 1 overpass in Hope in the early morning hours of July 6. The fire was first discovered by officers with a private security company in Hope, Valley Protection Services (VPS), during a proactive community patrol. In a press release later that day, VPS said their officers immediately assessed the area to make sure nobody was in danger, and then contacted the Hope Fire Department…