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July 25, 2024

Forest Ranch Post Office Temporarily Closes

Customers impacted by evacuations may come to Chico Post Office for mail

CHICO, CA — Mandatory evacuations due to a fast-moving wildfire in Butte County has resulted in the temporary closure and delivery impacts for customers served by the Forest Ranch Post Office. Customers impacted by these evacuations and limited delivery access may retrieve their mail at the Chico Main Post Office.  

Customers are instructed to provide photo ID for all mail pick-up. 

Customers normally served by the Forest Ranch Post Office, can pick-up their mail at the Chico Post Office located at 550 Vallombrosa Ave, Chico, CA 95926, hours for pick-up are Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sat., 9:30 a.m. -12:30.

This is a rapidly changing situation, and the USPS is proud to serve our local communities. We ask for patience as we hold our solemn duties to provide the safest, fastest, and most efficient method of providing mail service to our residents.

Many retail services including temporary forwards, stamps and more are also available anytime, online at USPS.com.

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