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FREDERICK WATCH
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Monday, September 7, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 25
Coverage period Sunday, September 6, 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 US-15 northbound near MOTTER AVE in Frederick at 10:06 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - high mechanism. Responding units included Ambulance A28, Ambulance A19, Advanced Life Support ALS2, Advanced Life Support ALS29, Rescue Squad R2, Engine E11, Engine E111, Battalion Chief BC902 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 10:09 p.m., Advanced Life Support ALS2 arrived. US-15NB on the off-ramp to Motter Ave, vehicle into a tree. Appears that occupants are out. At 10:12 p.m., reports 2 occupants, conscious and alert. EMS evaluating.

At 4:09 p.m., crews were called to C&O CANAL TOWPATH near CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN HWY in Point Of Rocks for a reported high angle rescue. Responding units included Brush BR285, BTSUP28, Loudoun County Engine LCE610, Rescue Squad R14, Truck T5, TR29, LCA610, Ambulance A148, Advanced Life Support ALS20, Battalion Chief BC903, SAF901 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 4:17 p.m., BTSUP28 arrived. at the Commerce St. Crew of 4 making their way back the trail to locate patient. BTSUP28 establishing command. At 4:22 p.m., Loudoun County Engine LCE610 arrived and assumed command.

A reported outside investigation of smoke brought crews to US-15 southbound near HANSONVILLE RD in Lewistown at 9:17 p.m. Responding units included Brush BR226, Ambulance A229, Engine Tanker EK224, Engine E291 and Battalion Chief BC902. At 9:26 p.m., A229, BR226 in the area, investigating. At 9:31 p.m., Battalion Chief BC902 arrived. at the intersection of Bartgis Rd and Hansonville Rd. Reports a sizable controlled burn that is attended.

Crews were dispatched to 5300 block KINGSBROOK DR at 10:34 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Advanced Life Support ALS31, Rescue Squad R3, Paramedic Engine PE311, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 10:35 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. vehicle on its side, occupant still inside. At 10:37 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 established command. Occupant is in the rear of the vehicle, conscious and alert.

At 11:01 p.m., crews were called to I-70 eastbound near 39MM for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A89, WCM751, Rescue Squad R8, Engine E72 and WCE161. At 11:09 p.m., Ambulance A89 arrived. single vehicle involved. Ambulance A89 began checking on the occupants. At 11:10 p.m., Rescue Squad R8 arrived. Rescue Squad R8 established command.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to 5100 block MUSSETTER RD in Ijamsville at 9:57 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A259, Engine E152, Paramedic Engine PE251 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 10:09 p.m., Ambulance A259 arrived. vehicle off on the side of the roadway. Ambulance A259 began checking on the occupants. At 10:17 p.m., Ambulance A259 requested ALS resource.

Crews were dispatched to RAMP Route 85 TO I-270 northbound RAMP at 10:11 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Paramedic Engine PE311, C24-B and SAF901. At 10:11 a.m., Ambulance A148 requested resources for a collision involving ALS23’s vehicle. At 10:14 a.m., cancelling the assignment for the vehicle accident. Continuing to hold SAF901.

Frederick Scanner logged 22 incidents during the day, with 33 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 5:00 p.m., when 3 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations27observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.9 reports
Top corridorI-705 reports
  • Congestion14
  • Disabled Vehicles6
  • Crashes4
  • Closures1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

MONDAY SEP 7
High 81° • Low 58°

Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

TUESDAY SEP 8
High 83° • Low 63°

Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 0 to 3 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
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Public Safety
Monday, September 7, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Sunday, September 6, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Sunday, September 6. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block CREAMERY CT (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: EK64
6:18 am EK64 on the scene, normal conditions, active alarm.
6:48 am EK64 reports a closed-switch activation. Building management notified.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Flooding Condition

600 block N. MARKET ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Flooding Condition

100 block E. MAIN ST (THURMONT)
UNITS: PE102
9:26 am PE102 requesting notification to Town of Thurmont for a sewer backup as well as a water line break.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RAMP RT85 TO I-270NB RAMP
UNITS: A319, PE311, C24-B, SAF901
10:11 am A148 requesting resources for a collision involving ALS23’s vehicle.
10:14 am A148 cancelling the assignment for the vehicle accident. Continuing to hold SAF901.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

I-270SB / PARK MILLS RD (URBANA)
UNITS: E311, E231
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

JEFFERSON PIKE / LANDER CREEK DR (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: A198, R19, PE52, R20, EMS902
PUBLIC SAFETY

High Angle Rescue

C&O CANAL TOWPATH / CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN HWY (POINT OF ROCKS)
UNITS: BR285, BTSUP28, LCE610, R14, T5, TR29, LCA610, A148, ALS20, BC903, SAF901, EMS901
4:17 pm BTSUP28 on the scene at the Commerce St. Crew of 4 making their way back the trail to locate patient. BTSUP28 establishing command.
4:22 pm LCE610 on scene, assuming command. BTSUP28 crew assuming role of Reconnaissance (Recon) group.
4:25 pm Recon group made contact with lost hikers who all appear ok. LCE610 holding LCA610, LCE610, BR285, BT28. Other responding units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

300 block BICTON COMMONS DR (HAWTHORN RIDGE)
UNITS: E11
4:11 pm E11 alerted to assist homeowner with a smoke detector.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

6600 block CORBEL WAY (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: PE311
5:29 pm PE311 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
5:30 pm PE311 made contact with homeowner, no hazards present. Alarm system has been reset. PE311 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

US-15SB / HANSONVILLE RD (LEWISTOWN)
UNITS: BR226, A229, EK224, E291, BC902
9:26 pm A229, BR226 in the area, investigating.
9:31 pm BC902 on the scene at the intersection of Bartgis Rd and Hansonville Rd. Reports a sizable controlled burn that is attended.
9:40 pm BR226 reports large pile of brush approximately 20-ft from a shed. In process of extinguishing.
9:47 pm BR226 requesting Engine company.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

5100 block MUSSETTER RD (IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: A259, E152, PE251, EMS901
10:09 pm A259 on the scene, vehicle off on the side of the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
10:17 pm A259 requesting ALS resource.
10:35 pm EMS901 requesting MedEvac. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for Ijamsville Rd / Mahogany Run.
10:49 pm M259 transporting patient to LZ.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - High Mechanism - Als

US-15NB / MOTTER AVE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A28, A19, ALS2, ALS29, R2, E11, E111, BC902, EMS902
10:09 pm ALS2 on the scene, US-15NB on the off-ramp to Motter Ave, vehicle into a tree. Appears that occupants are out.
10:12 pm E11 reports 2 occupants, conscious and alert. EMS evaluating.
10:14 pm E11 requesting additional ALS resource.
10:28 pm M19 transporting Pri. 2/C patient to Meritus Medical Center.
10:30 pm M28 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
10:31 pm Remaining Fire/Rescue units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

5300 block KINGSBROOK DR
UNITS: A319, ALS31, R3, PE311, BC901, EMS902
10:35 pm PE311 on the scene, vehicle on its side, occupant still inside.
10:37 pm PE311 establishing command. Occupant is in the rear of the vehicle, conscious and alert.
10:53 pm M319 transporting one patient to the hospital. Remaining units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / 39MM
UNITS: A89, WCM751, R8, E72, WCE161
11:09 pm A89 on scene, single vehicle involved. Checking on occupant(s).
11:10 pm R8 on scene, establishing command.
11:19 pm A89 evaluating one patient. R8 placing WCM751 in service.
11:23 pm A89 obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene when ready.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SUN Sep 6 🌤️ 79° / 58° Mostly Sunny ISSUE DAY
MON Sep 7 ☀️ 81° / 58° Sunny 0% precip
TUE Sep 8 ☀️ 83° / 63° Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 9 🌤️ 86° / 69° Mostly Sunny 8% precip
THU Sep 10 ⛈️ 86° / 64° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 58% precip
FRI Sep 11 🌤️ 78° / 60° Mostly Sunny 19% precip
SAT Sep 12 🌤️ 82° / 64° Mostly Sunny 12% precip
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