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California Fire Department Mistakenly Bills Nebraska Woman $353

4/10/2026

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A fire department in Northern California mistakenly billed Linda Johnson, a 78-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, $353 for an emergency response she never received.
The charge stemmed from a clerical error and was meant for another Linda Johnson living in California.
The department acknowledged the mistake, and Johnson said, "I’ve got enough bills, I’ve got enough problems."

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Story summary

A fire department in Northern California mistakenly billed Linda Johnson, a 78-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, $353 for an emergency response she never received.
The charge stemmed from a clerical error and was meant for another Linda Johnson living in California.
The department acknowledged the mistake, and Johnson said, "I’ve got enough bills, I’ve got enough problems."