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FREDERICK WATCH
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Sunday, September 6, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 24
Coverage period Saturday, September 5, 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 I-70 westbound near EXIT 42 in Myersville at 1:30 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A89, Ambulance A78, Rescue Squad R8, Rescue Engine RE74, WCE161 and Engine E212. At 1:40 a.m., Rescue Squad R8 arrived. I-70WB at Harmony Rd overpass. Rescue Squad R8 began checking on the occupants. At 1:42 a.m., A89, R8 and E72 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

At 3:37 p.m., crews were called to RT15SB near N. FRANKLINVILLE RD in Thurmont for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A309, Ambulance A68, Ambulance A308 and Rescue Squad R10. At 3:41 p.m., Rescue Squad R10 arrived to find two vehicles involved. One occupant still inside their vehicle. At 3:46 p.m., Rescue Squad R10 requested additional ambulance.

A reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification brought crews to 3600 block PETERSVILLE RD in Brunswick at 1:04 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A196, Rescue Squad R19, Paramedic Engine PE52 and C19. At 1:07 p.m., C19 arrived. single vehicle on the side of the roadway, investigating. At 1:09 p.m., reports occupants of the vehicle lost a cell phone and are in process of attempting to locate. No fire department services needed. Units in service.

Crews were dispatched to 1300 block HOLLING PL — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS at 8:54 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE23 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 8:57 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE23 arrived at a 4-story apartment building and found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine PE23 began investigating. At 9:10 a.m., investigated. No hazards present.

At 12:46 p.m., crews were called to 2400 block MERCHANT ST in Wormans Mill for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E291 and Utility U11. At 12:52 p.m., Engine E291 arrived at a 3-story apartment building and found nothing evident. At 12:59 p.m., investigated, no hazards present.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported commercial fire alarm brought crews to 100 block NORTH PL — FREDERICK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER at 3:15 p.m. Responding units included Engine E31 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 3:19 p.m., Tiller Truck TT4 arrived. single story nursing facility. Normal conditions. Tiller Truck TT4 began investigating. At 3:27 p.m., reports alarm activated from a pull station, no hazards present. Alarm system / pull station have been reset. Units in service.

Crews were dispatched to BETHESDA CHURCH RD near CLARKSBURG RD in Browningsville at 11:10 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Rescue Squad R15. At 11:13 p.m., Montgomery ECC placed R15 in service.

At 12:59 a.m., crews were called to 5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — LOWES EVERGREEN POINT for a reported outside fire. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311. At 1:04 a.m., in the area, investigating. At 1:09 a.m., checked the area, nothing found. PE311 in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations55observed during the day
Peak traffic hour11 a.m.12 reports
Top corridorI-706 reports
  • Congestion37
  • Closures5
  • Disabled Vehicles5
  • Crashes2
  • Debris/Hazards2

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

SUNDAY SEP 6
High 81° • Low 59°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

MONDAY SEP 7
High 81° • Low 59°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 2 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

Road closures active today

No newly listed or changed closures since the previous Frederick Watch edition

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

A quiet civic day for Sunday, Sep. 6

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

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Sunday, September 6, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Saturday, September 5, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Saturday, September 5. Excludes medical calls.

FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — LOWES EVERGREEN POINT
UNITS: PE311
1:04 am PE311 in the area, investigating.
1:09 am PE311 checked the area, nothing found. PE311 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / EXIT 42 (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, A78, R8, RE74, WCE161, E212
1:40 am R8 on the scene, I-70WB at Harmony Rd overpass. Checking on occupants.
1:42 am R8 holding A89, R8, E72. Other responding units in service.
1:55 am A89 transporting one patient to the hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1300 block HOLLING PL — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS
UNITS: PE23, TT4
8:57 am PE23 on the scene, 4-story apartment building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:10 am PE23 investigated. No hazards present.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

JONESVILLE RD / JONESVILLE TER IAO, IAO
UNITS: E141
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

2400 block MERCHANT ST (WORMANS MILL)
UNITS: E291, U11
12:52 pm E291 on the scene, 3-story apartment building. Nothing evident.
12:59 pm E291 investigated, no hazards present.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

3600 block PETERSVILLE RD (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: A196, R19, PE52, C19
1:07 pm C19 on the scene, single vehicle on the side of the roadway, investigating.
1:09 pm PE52 reports occupants of the vehicle lost a cell phone and are in process of attempting to locate. No fire department services needed. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Outside

11000 block SANANDREW DR (LAKE LINGANORE - WESTWINDS)
UNITS: E152
3:15 pm E152 on the scene, investigating.
3:22 pm E152 reports small gas leak on exterior. Gas has been secured. E152 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block NORTH PL — FREDERICK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
UNITS: E31, TT4
3:19 pm TT4 on the scene, single story nursing facility. Normal conditions. Investigating.
3:27 pm TT4 reports alarm activated from a pull station, no hazards present. Alarm system / pull station have been reset. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Outside

10000 block BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: E82, HM33, HMSU33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT15SB / N. FRANKLINVILLE RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: A309, A68, A308, R10
3:41 pm R10 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. One occupant still inside their vehicle.
3:46 pm R10 requesting additional ambulance.
3:54 pm R10 cancelling request for additional ambulance. A68 obtained 2 patient refusals. Units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block NORTH PL — FREDERICK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
UNITS: E31
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

6800 block PLANTATION RD — BUTLER TIRE SERVICES
UNITS: E31
6:25 pm E31 on scene, utility line partially blocking the roadway. Line is still attached to the pole. Requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

BETHESDA CHURCH RD / CLARKSBURG RD (BROWNINGSVILLE)
UNITS: R15
11:13 pm Montgomery ECC placed R15 in service.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SAT Sep 5 ☁️ 78° / 61° Cloudy ISSUE DAY
SUN Sep 6 🌤️ 81° / 59° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
MON Sep 7 🌤️ 81° / 59° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
TUE Sep 8 🌤️ 84° / 62° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 9 🌤️ 88° / 70° Mostly Sunny 7% precip
THU Sep 10 ⛈️ 86° / 62° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 25% precip
FRI Sep 11 🌤️ 80° / 58° Mostly Sunny 14% precip
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