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Friday, September 4, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 22
Coverage period Thursday, September 3, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Emergency Responses Shape Frederick Area Dispatch Activity

A roundup of verified incidents recorded by Frederick Scanner during the day's dispatch activity

Crews were dispatched to 5900 block RAMSEUR CIR — CAMDEN CLEARBROOK APTS - 5900 block RAMSEUR CIR at 9:31 p.m. for a reported building fire. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E31, Engine E501, Engine E291, Engine E201, Rescue Squad R3, Tiller Truck TT4, Ambulance A319, Advanced Life Support ALS3, C3, Battalion Chief BC902, Battalion Chief BC903 and SAF901. At 9:35 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. 3-story apartment building with nothing evident. At 9:37 p.m., investigating report of burned food.

At 12:52 a.m., crews were called to US-15 northbound near W. PATRICK ST in Frederick for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A37, Ambulance A19, Paramedic Engine PE23 and Engine E31. At 12:57 a.m., Rescue Squad R3 arrived. vehicles involved are on both sides of the roadway. Rescue Squad R3 began checking on the occupants. At 1:11 a.m., A37, A19 obtained patient refusals. Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene.

A reported electrical hazard inside brought crews to 6600 block SEA GULL CT at 10:29 p.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311, Paramedic Engine PE23 and Rescue Squad R3. At 10:34 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. 2-1/2 story end of the group. Paramedic Engine PE311 found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine PE311 began investigating. At 10:38 p.m., reports a malfunctioning stove. No fire department services needed. Units clearing the scene.

Crews were dispatched to 1300 block W. PATRICK ST — WEST FREDERICK CENTER in Frederick Towne Mall / District 40 at 12:49 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E11 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 12:57 a.m., Engine E11 arrived. Engine E11 found nothing evident. Engine E11 began investigating. At 1:13 a.m., reports nothing found. Alarm system reset. Units in service.

At 7:36 a.m., crews were called to 200 block THIRTEENTH AVE in Brunswick for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE52 and Tower TW1. At 7:44 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE52 arrived. normal conditions on a park outbuilding. Paramedic Engine PE52 began investigating. At 7:45 a.m., located a faulty detector. Units in service.

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A reported vehicle accident brought crews to W. PATRICK ST near ROCK CREEK DR in Frederick at 8:15 a.m. Responding units included Ambulance A129 and Engine E121. At 8:16 a.m., Engine E121 arrived. updated location at the crossover on Rte. 40 / Blentlinger Rd. 2 vehicles involved. Engine E121 began checking on the occupants. At 8:38 a.m., obtained 2 patient refusals. Fire/EMS clearing the scene.

Crews were dispatched to 5100 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE at 10:00 a.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A318 and Paramedic Engine PE311. At 10:03 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. single vehicle with one occupant. At 10:07 a.m., Ambulance A318 began evaluating one patient.

At 6:54 p.m., crews were called to 1300 block BAKER PL E — RESIDENCES AT THE MANOR for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E31 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 7:01 p.m., Tiller Truck TT4 arrived at a 4-story apartment building and found nothing evident. Tiller Truck TT4 began investigating. At 7:11 p.m., located a faulty detector. Units in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations211observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.48 reports
Top corridorI-704 reports
  • Congestion184
  • Crashes9
  • Disabled Vehicles6
  • Closures4
  • Debris/Hazards4
  • Roadwork3

Sources: TomTom and MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

FRIDAY SEP 4
High 89° • Low 69°

Patchy fog before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 50%
SATURDAY SEP 5
High 82° • Low 61°

A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 30%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

Road closures active today

Edition-to-edition baseline established

ONGOINGFrederick City

YELLOW SPRINGS RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. JMJ Management bridge replacement and roadway improvements road closed with detour

ONGOINGFrederick County

OLD MILL RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Closed for repairs. Major structural component damaged. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.

ONGOINGFrederick County

PRICES DISTILLERY RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction; Other. Prices Distillery Road is closed TO ALL TRAFFIC between addresses 4330 and...

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

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COUNTY5:30 PM–10 PM

Jefferson Vol Fire Co-20/20 Dinner & Drawing

Frederick County holds Jefferson Vol Fire Co-20/20 Dinner & Drawing at 4603-B Lander Rd, Jefferson.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, September 3. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1300 block W. PATRICK ST — WEST FREDERICK CENTER (FREDERICK TOWNE MALL / DISTRICT 40)
UNITS: E11, TT4
12:57 am E11 on the scene, nothing evident. Investigating.
1:13 am E11 reports nothing found. Alarm system reset. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15NB / W. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A37, A19, PE23, E31
12:57 am R3 on the scene, vehicles involved are on both sides of the roadway. Checking on occupants.
1:11 am A37, A19 obtained patient refusals. Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

200 block THIRTEENTH AVE (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: PE52, TW1
7:44 am PE52 on the scene, normal conditions on a park outbuilding. Investigating.
7:45 am PE52 located a faulty detector. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. PATRICK ST / ROCK CREEK DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A129, E121
8:16 am E121 on the scene, updated location at the crossover on Rte. 40 / Blentlinger Rd. 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
8:38 am A129 obtained 2 patient refusals. Fire/EMS clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

200 block THIRTEENTH AVE (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: PE52
9:18 am PE52 requesting maintenance from town of Brunswick; same call as earlier this morning.
9:33 am PE52 reports maintenance from the town of Brunswick as well as alarm system contractor are on scene to address the issue. PE52 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

5100 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE
UNITS: A318, PE311
10:03 am PE311 on the scene, single vehicle with one occupant.
10:07 am A318 evaluating one patient.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

9200 block OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE
UNITS: E11
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

7400 block GUILFORD DR — WALMART (FREDERICK CROSSING)
UNITS: A318
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

3900 block SHAWFIELD LN (URBANA)
UNITS: T23
4:09 pm T23 alerted to assist a construction worker stuck on the roof.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Inside

100 block COOPER RUN ST
UNITS: T5, E281
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

1000 block W. PATRICK ST — ALDI (VISTA SHOPS AT GOLDEN MILE)
UNITS: E11
4:42 pm E11 reports nothing found. E11 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1300 block BAKER PL E — RESIDENCES AT THE MANOR
UNITS: E31, TT4
7:01 pm TT4 on the scene, 4-story apartment building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
7:11 pm TT4 located a faulty detector. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — TOBACCO KING
UNITS: PE311, TW1
7:04 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1700 block EMORY ST (DEARBOUGHT)
UNITS: E111, T50
7:19 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Medical

100 block CORRIEDALE PL (LOVETTSVILLE)
UNITS: A196
PUBLIC SAFETY

Helicopter Landing Zone

100 block WOLFSVILLE RD — DOUBS MEADOW PARK (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: E72, E212
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

5900 block RAMSEUR CIR — CAMDEN CLEARBROOK APTS - 5900 block RAMSEUR CIR
UNITS: PE311, E31, E501, E291, E201, R3, TT4, A319, ALS3, C3, BC902, BC903, SAF901
9:35 pm PE311 on the scene, 3-story apartment building with nothing evident.
9:37 pm PE311 investigating report of burned food.
9:38 pm C3 on the scene. Establishing command. PE311 located a burned pot of food on the stove. No fire, no extension. Holding PE311, E31, TT4. Other units in service.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

S. CARROLL ST / E. ALL SAINTS ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31
10:24 pm E31 on the scene, confirming live wire down, arcing on the ground.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

PARK MILLS RD / I-270 (URBANA)
UNITS: BR235, E231
10:29 pm E231 on the scene, 20x20-ft brush fire.
10:35 pm E231 reports a wire down and in fire. Utility company notified.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

6600 block SEA GULL CT
UNITS: PE311, PE23, R3
10:34 pm PE311 on the scene, 2-1/2 story end of the group. Nothing evident. Investigating.
10:38 pm PE311 reports a malfunctioning stove. No fire department services needed. Units clearing the scene.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

BOYERS MILL RD / YEAGERTOWN RD
UNITS: BR156
11:36 pm BR156 on the scene, utility pole snapped at the base hanging on the wire at the intersection of Boyers Mill Rd / Yeagertown Rd
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

8100 block STEVENS RD
UNITS: A229
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Sep 3 ☁️ 90° / 71° AM Clouds/PM Sun ISSUE DAY
FRI Sep 4 ⛈️ 89° / 69° Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 50% precip
SAT Sep 5 🌧️ 82° / 61° Chance Rain Showers 26% precip
SUN Sep 6 ☀️ 80° / 59° Sunny 6% precip
MON Sep 7 ☀️ 79° / 59° Sunny 1% precip
TUE Sep 8 🌤️ 83° / 62° Mostly Sunny 2% precip
WED Sep 9 🌤️ 86° / 69° Mostly Sunny 22% precip
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