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Hope residents express concern over growing encampment near Flood Hope Road

Residents Colleen and Charlene Hasell sent a letter on May 22 about a growing homeless encampment located south of Highway 1 between Exit 165 and Exit 168 near Hope, B.C.
They raised concerns due to wildfire risks caused by combustible garbage and makeshift campfires, referencing a 2022 fire likely linked to encampment activity.
The letter detailed illegal roads providing direct freeway access, environmental damage from trash, and urged officials to assess fire, safety, and environmental risks immediately.
The Hasell women described the area as "extremely vulnerable to wildfires" and noted "makeshift campfires... Further exacerbating the danger," urging authorities to act swiftly.
They requested blocking illegal road access, supporting resident relocation, ongoing monitoring, waste management, and cleanup to protect residents, environment, and public safety.

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