SALT LAKE CITY — The wildfire in Herriman is impacting mail delivery to the area, according to the Postal Service. Those evacuated by the wildfire may pick up their mail at the Riverton Post Office, located at 12760 S. Park Ave.

Customer service hours for the Riverton Post Office are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Mail that can’t be delivered will be sorted and ready to be picked up by 11 a.m. each day.

As soon as those affected wildfire areas re-open and are cleared for safe access by authorities, the Postal Service will resume regular mail delivery to the area.

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