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FREDERICK WATCH
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Saturday, September 5, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 23
Coverage period Friday, September 4, 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 100 block S. MARKET ST — CARRIAGE HOUSE APTS in Frederick at 8:54 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E31, Tiller Truck TT4, Ambulance A18 and Advanced Life Support ALS4. At 8:57 a.m., E31, TT4 on the scene of a 3-story building. Nothing evident. Audible alarm. At 9:00 a.m., reports burned food in a third floor apartment. Apartment full of smoke. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation. Engine E31 requested ambulance and ALS resource for one with trouble breathing. E31 establishing command.

At 3:09 p.m., crews were called to US-15 northbound near CATOCTIN FURNACE RD in Catoc Furn for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A309, Ambulance A247, Rescue Squad R10, Rescue Squad R24, Engine E291, Paramedic Engine PE102, Engine Tanker EK224 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 3:16 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE102 arrived to find two vehicles involved. One in the roadway, one in the median. At 3:18 p.m., A247, A309 and PE102 remained on the call. Other units in service.

A reported gas odor inside brought crews to 1200 block PALLADIAN WAY in Coventry at 3:55 p.m. Responding units included Engine E11, Engine E501, Ambulance A19, Battalion Chief BC901 and SAF901. At 3:59 p.m., Engine E11 arrived at a two-story residential and found nothing evident. The occupants were outside. Engine E11 began investigating. At 4:03 p.m., reports 3 occupants who have evacuated are reporting dizziness.

Crews were dispatched to LEES LN near BURKITTSVILLE RD in Burkittsville at 5:54 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A196, Rescue Squad R19, Paramedic Engine PE52, Rescue Squad R20 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 5:58 p.m., Ambulance A196 arrived. single rider located off the roadway in a field. At 6:00 p.m., reports patient alert and oriented.

At 5:57 p.m., crews were called to I-270 southbound near Route 80 in Urbana for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A239, Ambulance A259, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E231, Paramedic Engine PE251 and Tiller Truck TT23. At 6:04 p.m., Tiller Truck TT23 arrived. 2 vehicles on the shoulder just south of Park Mills Rd. At 6:06 p.m., reports all occupants are out. A239, A259, E231 and TT23 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

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A reported pedestrian struck brought crews to 100 block MONOCACY BLVD — COSTCO STORE at 1:02 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Engine E31, Tiller Truck TT4 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 1:05 p.m., Advanced Life Support ALS4 arrived. one down in the parking lot. At 1:07 p.m., placing EMS902 in service.

Crews were dispatched to ED MCCLAIN RD near GANLEY LN in Monrovia at 3:57 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A259, Advanced Life Support ALS23, Rescue Squad R15, Paramedic Engine PE251, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS901.

At 6:22 a.m., crews were called to 8800 block BIGGS FORD RD — LONZA BIOSCIENCE in Walkersville for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E111 and Tower TW1. At 6:26 a.m., Engine E111 arrived. multi-story building. Engine E111 found nothing evident. Engine E111 began investigating. At 6:30 a.m., investigating malfunctioning alarm.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations310observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.50 reports
Top corridorI-7010 reports
  • Congestion270
  • Disabled Vehicles13
  • Closures11
  • Crashes6
  • Roadwork3
  • Debris/Hazards2

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

SATURDAY SEP 5
High 81° • Low 62°

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 10%
SUNDAY SEP 6
High 80° • Low 58°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

3 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

JACOBS GARDEN LN

Curb Lane Closure, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Dumpster in front of 3040 Jacobs Garden Lane

CLEAREDFrederick City

LINDBERGH AVE

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Washington Gas service install lane and sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

W SECOND ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

A quiet civic day for Saturday, Sep. 5

No major County, City or FCPS public meetings or schedule changes were found for today.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Friday, September 4. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3800 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — BUCKEYSTOWN VET HOSPITAL
UNITS: PE311, TT4, HM33, BC901
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

ED MCCLAIN RD / GANLEY LN (MONROVIA)
UNITS: A259, ALS23, R15, PE251, BC901, EMS901
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

FOXVILLE RD / HUNTING CREEK XING (THURMONT)
UNITS: BR106
5:12 am BR106 on scene, tree down on wires across the roadway. Requesting Fire-Police for traffic control. Utility company notified.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8800 block BIGGS FORD RD — LONZA BIOSCIENCE (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E111, TW1
6:26 am E111 on the scene, multi-story building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
6:30 am E111 investigating malfunctioning alarm.
6:46 am E111 reports alarm system being worked on by contractors. Untie in service.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

6900 block BURKITTSVILLE RD (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: E72
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block S. MARKET ST — CARRIAGE HOUSE APTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4, A18, ALS4
8:57 am E31, TT4 on the scene of a 3-story building. Nothing evident. Audible alarm.
9:00 am E31 reports burned food in a third floor apartment. Apartment full of smoke. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation. Requesting ambulance and ALS resource for one with trouble breathing. E31 establishing command.
9:01 am C15-C on scene, assuming command.
9:03 am C15-C requesting FPD for traffic control at S. Market St / South St.
9:05 am E31 reports fire contained to pot of food, no extension.
9:06 am C15-C reports property damage collision in the 100 Block of S. Market St, no fire department equipment involved.
9:13 am A18, ALS4 evaluating 2 patients.
9:20 am TT4 completed ventilation of the apartment.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

9200 block WILLAMETTE PL, Bldg:4 (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, T23
9:21 am E231 reports a faulty detector. Building management notified.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

3300 block SAMS CREEK RD (NEW WINDSOR)
UNITS: CCBR105
9:36 am CCBR145 on scene, investigating.
9:47 am CCBR145 reports fire extinguished.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

5900 block QUINN RD
UNITS: BR156
9:45 am BR156 on scene, service line from the residence is down across a vehicle. Utility company notified.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

I-70EB / 37MM
UNITS: E82
PUBLIC SAFETY

Co Det Sounding

6400 block BELLEVUE PL (SPRING RIDGE)
UNITS: E331
10:30 am E331 on the scene, 2-story single-family. Nothing evident, investigating.
10:40 am E331 reports a faulty detector. E331 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. TENTH ST / MOTTER PL (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A28, PE23
11:24 am PE23 on scene, checking on occupant(s).
11:33 am A28 transporting Pri. 3 patient to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

7400 block NEW HORIZON WAY — US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
UNITS: A318, E31
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

3900 block VALLEY VIEW RD (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: E72
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

100 block MONOCACY BLVD — COSTCO STORE
UNITS: A319, ALS4, E31, TT4, EMS902
1:05 pm ALS4 on the scene, one down in the parking lot.
1:07 pm ALS4 placing EMS902 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

US-15NB / CATOCTIN FURNACE RD (CATOC FURN)
UNITS: A309, A247, R10, R24, E291, PE102, EK224, EMS902
3:16 pm PE102 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. One in the roadway, one in the median.
3:18 pm PE102 holding A247, A309, PE102. Other units in service.
3:30 pm A247 transporting one patient to FHH.
3:34 pm A309 transporting additional patient to FHH.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Unknown Odor Outside

7100 block FOXCROFT DR — CRESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
UNITS: E31
3:41 pm E31 in the area, investigating.
3:54 pm E31 investigated, good intent call. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

1200 block PALLADIAN WAY (COVENTRY)
UNITS: E11, E501, A19, BC901, SAF901
3:59 pm E11 on the scene, 2-story residential. Nothing evident. Occupants are out. Investigating.
4:03 pm E11 reports 3 occupants who have evacuated are reporting dizziness.
4:04 pm E11 investigating gas stove that was left on. Negative meter readings thus far.
4:05 pm BC902 on the scene, establishing command.
4:06 pm A19 evaluating patients.
4:11 pm E11 reports negative meter readings throughout the structure. E11 confirmed gas stove was off upon arrival.
4:16 pm A19 obtained patient refusals. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

100 block S. MARKET ST — WAGS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, ALS4, E31, EMS902
5:39 pm EMS902 placed units in service, no patient found.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

LEES LN / BURKITTSVILLE RD (BURKITTSVILLE)
UNITS: A196, R19, PE52, R20, EMS902
5:58 pm A196 on the scene, single rider located off the roadway in a field.
6:00 pm PE52 reports patient alert and oriented.
6:01 pm PE52 holding A196, PE52. Other units in service.
6:15 pm M196 transporting one patient to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270SB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, A259, R3, E231, PE251, TT23
6:04 pm TT23 on scene, 2 vehicles on the shoulder just south of Park Mills Rd.
6:06 pm TT23 reports all occupants are out. Holding A239, A259, E231, TT23. Other responding units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Odor Of Smoke Inside

100 block WILLOWDALE DR — WILLOWDALE CROSSING APARTMENTS
UNITS: E11, E501, TT4
6:45 pm E11 on the scene, 4-story multi-family dwelling. Nothing evident. Investigating.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

16200 block FOUR POINTS BRIDGE RD, Bldg:B (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: BR65
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
FRI Sep 4 🌤️ 89° / 69° Mostly Sunny ISSUE DAY
SAT Sep 5 ☁️ 81° / 62° Mostly Cloudy 14% precip
SUN Sep 6 🌤️ 80° / 58° Mostly Sunny 4% precip
MON Sep 7 ☀️ 80° / 60° Sunny 1% precip
TUE Sep 8 🌤️ 83° / 63° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 9 🌤️ 89° / 71° Mostly Sunny 11% precip
THU Sep 10 🌧️ 87° / 62° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 23% precip
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