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FREDERICK WATCH
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 27
Coverage period Tuesday, September 8, 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 E. PATRICK ST near MONOCACY BLVD in Frederick at 12:44 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance A38, Ambulance A339, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Engine E31, Rescue Squad R3, Battalion Chief BC902 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 12:46 p.m., Rescue Squad R3 arrived. 2 vehicles involved; one still inside a vehicle. At 12:47 p.m., extricating one occupant in the vehicle. Rescue Squad R3 established command.

At 2:55 p.m., crews were called to 10200 block FOUNTAIN SCHOOL RD for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Carroll County Medic CCM89, Rescue Engine RE171, CCR8, C17, Battalion Chief BC902 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 3:02 p.m., C17 arrived. vehicle on its side, establishing command. At 3:05 p.m., reports occupant out upon arrival. CCM89, RE171 and C17 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

A reported gas odor inside brought crews to 2500 block HOPTON LN in Market Square at 7:02 p.m. Responding units included Engine E291, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E111, Quint Q11 and Battalion Chief BC902. At 7:07 p.m., Engine E291 arrived at a 3-story end of the row townhome and found nothing evident. At 7:08 p.m., Battalion Chief BC902 arrived. Battalion Chief BC902 established command.

Crews were dispatched to 11300 block SCENIC VIEW CT in Monrovia at 12:47 p.m. for a reported electrical hazard inside. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE251, Engine E231, Rescue Squad R15 and Tanker K33. At 12:49 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE251 arrived. single-story residential. Nothing evident on all 4 sides. PE251 investigating slight odor on the interior. At 12:50 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE251 established command. Occupants accounted for.

At 8:03 p.m., crews were called to US-15 northbound near W. PATRICK ST in Frederick for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A38, Ambulance A19, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E31 and Engine E11. At 8:06 p.m., Ambulance A19 arrived. 4 vehicles involved on the shoulder. At 8:08 p.m., reports one patient for evaluation. A19 and R3 remained on the call. Other units in service.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to US-15 northbound near W. PATRICK ST in Frederick at 5:39 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A37, Ambulance A19, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E31 and Engine E11. At 5:52 p.m., in the area, reports 2 vehicles involved in the dispatched location. At 5:55 p.m., A37 for patient evaluation remained on the call. Other units in service.

Crews were dispatched to 100 block E. PATRICK ST in Frederick at 9:14 p.m. for a reported gas alarm. Responding units included Engine E31, Tower TW4, Hazmat HM33, HMSU33 and Battalion Chief BC901.

At 1:04 a.m., crews were called to 5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — TOBACCO KING for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 1:10 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. single-story commercial building. Paramedic Engine PE311 found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine PE311 began investigating. At 1:30 p.m., reports smoke detector was active. Crews investigated, nothing found. Units in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations261observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.46 reports
Top corridorI-7010 reports
  • Congestion212
  • Crashes18
  • Closures14
  • Disabled Vehicles11
  • Roadwork2
  • Debris/Hazards1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

WEDNESDAY SEP 9
High 87° • Low 69°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY SEP 10
High 85° • Low 65°

Rain showers likely between 7am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Rain chance 70%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

4 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

S MARKET ST

Curb Lane Closure, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Temp. storage unit in front of 230 South Market Street

NEWFrederick City

S MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. City of Frederick DPW road repairs lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

JACOBS GARDEN LN

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

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Wednesday, Sep. 9

COUNTY6 PM–8 PM

FCG Data Center Informational Open House

Frederick County Government hosts an informational open house at Urbana Volunteer Fire Dept Banquet Hall.

FCPS3 PM

BOE Meeting

The FCPS BOE meets.

COUNTY9:30 AM

Planning Commission

Frederick County's Planning Commission meets at Winchester Hall - First Floor Hearing Room.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Tuesday, September 8. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — TOBACCO KING
UNITS: PE311, TT4
1:10 am PE311 on scene, single-story commercial building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
1:30 pm PE311 reports smoke detector was active. Crews investigated, nothing found. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RAMP RT75 TO I-70EB RAMP / GREEN VALLEY RD
UNITS: A159, R15
7:08 am R15 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. One patient for evaluation.
7:23 am A159 transporting one Pri. 2 patient, will rendezvous with ALS resource enroute to the hospital.
FIRE & RESCUE

Commercial Vehicle Fire

I-70EB / 62MM (NEW MARKET)
UNITS: E331, E152
8:46 am E331 on the scene, just east of Rte. 75.
8:48 am E331 reports no fire, vehicle experienced mechanical failure. Holding E331.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

600 block W. ADAMS CIR (WOODSBORO)
UNITS: E162, Q11
10:56 am E162 on the scene, single story residential; active alarm. Investigating. In process of being evacuated.
10:57 am E162 reports burned food. Holding E162, Q11 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

E. PATRICK ST / MONOCACY BLVD (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, A339, ALS4, E31, R3, BC902, EMS901
12:46 pm R3 on scene, 2 vehicles involved; one still inside a vehicle.
12:47 pm R3 extricating one occupant in the vehicle. Establishing command.
12:48 pm BC902 on scene, assuming command.
12:54 pm A38 transporting one patient to the hospital.
12:58 pm A339 transporting additional patient to the hospital. Remaining units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

11300 block SCENIC VIEW CT (MONROVIA)
UNITS: PE251, E231, R15, K33
12:49 pm PE251 on the scene, single-story residential. Nothing evident on all 4 sides. PE251 investigating slight odor on the interior.
12:50 pm PE251 establishing command. Occupants accounted for.
12:53 pm PE251 continuing to hold PE251, R15. Other units in service.
1:03 pm PE251 reports crews investigated, nothing found. Units in service.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm

500 block BRUNSWICK ST (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: LCPE612
12:57 pm LCPE612 on scene, 2-story residential. Normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
12:58 pm LCPE612 made contact with homeowner, no fire department services needed.
FIRE & RESCUE

Dumpster Fire

100 block ROUTZAHN WAY — M&T BANK (WORMANS MILL INDUSTRIAL PARK)
UNITS: PE23
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

10200 block FOUNTAIN SCHOOL RD
UNITS: CCM89, RE171, CCR8, C17, BC902, EMS901
3:02 pm C17 on the scene, vehicle on its side, establishing command.
3:05 pm C17 reports occupant out upon arrival. Holding CCM89, RE171, C17. Other responding units in service.
3:09 pm CCM89 in service. Patient does not require EMS care.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

8200 block REVEILLE CT (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E111
3:15 pm E111 reports resident has an outside campfire within regulation. No fire department services needed.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block S. MARKET ST — THE ORIGINAL POPCORN HOUSE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TW4
4:23 pm E31 on the scene, 2-story commercial structure. Nothing evident. Investigating.
4:46 pm E31, TW4 investigated. No hazards present.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

FINGERBOARD RD / ED MCCLAIN RD (MONROVIA)
UNITS: A259, PE251
5:36 pm PE251 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved in a minor collision. A259 evaluating 3 patients.
5:54 pm A259 processing 3 patient refusals.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15NB / W. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A37, A19, R3, E31, E11
5:52 pm E11 in the area, reports 2 vehicles involved in the dispatched location.
5:55 pm R3 holding A37 for patient evaluation. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

2500 block HOPTON LN (MARKET SQUARE)
UNITS: E291, PE23, E111, Q11, BC902
7:07 pm E291 on scene, 3-story end of the row townhome. Nothing evident.
7:08 pm BC902 on scene, establishing command.
7:11 pm E291 reports negative meter readings. Possible source was a bumped knob on the gas stove. In process of naturally ventilating.
7:12 pm BC902 holding E291, Q11. Other units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block CLARKE PL — MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TW4
7:39 pm E31 located burned food on the stove. TT4 to set up fan for ventilation.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Outside

1800 block DULANEY CT (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E11
7:40 pm E11 on the scene, 2-story middle of the row townhouse. Normal conditions.
7:51 pm E11 investigated, no hazards found.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15NB / W. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, A19, R3, E31, E11
8:06 pm A19 on the scene, 4 vehicles involved on the shoulder.
8:08 pm R3 reports one patient for evaluation. Holding A19, R3. Other units in service.
8:21 pm A19 transporting one patient to FHH.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

16300 block OLD EMMITSBURG RD — MOUNT SAINT MARYS UNIVERSITY
UNITS: E61
9:05 pm E61 on scene, nothing evident from the vehicle. Investigating.
9:08 pm E61 reports a blown coolant line. E61 in service.
ALARMS

Gas Alarm

100 block E. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TW4, HM33, HMSU33, BC901
PUBLIC SAFETY

Smoke Or Co Detector Malfunction

9700 block CLEMSONVILLE RD
UNITS: E172
10:14 pm E172 on the scene, 2-story single-family. Nothing evident.
10:22 pm E172 located a faulty detector. E172 in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
TUE Sep 8 🌤️ 86° / 62° Partly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
WED Sep 9 🌤️ 87° / 69° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
THU Sep 10 🌧️ 85° / 65° Rain Showers Likely 68% precip
FRI Sep 11 🌧️ 81° / 61° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 16% precip
SAT Sep 12 🌧️ 82° / 67° Chance Rain Showers 34% precip
SUN Sep 13 ⛈️ 84° / 66° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 17% precip
MON Sep 14 ⛈️ 84° / 65° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 15% precip
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