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Monday, September 14, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 32
Coverage period Sunday, September 13, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Urbana Pike Rollover, Forum Sq Gas Odor and Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to N. EAST ST near E. SEVENTH ST in Frederick at 2:39 a.m. for a reported house fire. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E31, Engine E501, Engine E11, Engine E291, Rescue Squad R3, Tiller Truck TT4, Ambulance A28, Advanced Life Support ALS2, Battalion Chief BC902, Battalion Chief BC901 and SAF901. At 2:40 a.m., in the area, attempting to locate. Frederick ECC advises responding units that the caller was uncooperative with the location. At 2:43 a.m., Battalion Chief BC902 requested all responding units to stage until further information can be obtained.

At 5:21 p.m., crews were called to 7000 block EAGLE CT in Lake Linganore - Westwinds for a reported house fire. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE251, Engine E152, Engine E172, Engine E331, Engine E111, Rescue Squad R15, Rescue Squad R2, Rescue Squad R3, Quint Q11, Rescue Squad R24, Ambulance A159, Ambulance A259, Advanced Life Support ALS2, Battalion Chief BC901, Battalion Chief BC903 and SAF901. At 5:26 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE251 arrived. normal exterior conditions, investigating report of fire in the bathroom fan. At 5:27 p.m., confirms a bathroom fan fire on first floor, now extinguished. Light smoke conditions. PE251, E152, R15 to handle checking for extension. Remaining units to continue non-emergency.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to US-15 southbound near HANSONVILLE RD in Lewistown at 6:46 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A229, Ambulance A247, Ambulance A307, Advanced Life Support ALS29, Rescue Squad R24, Engine E291, Engine E111, Engine E221 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 6:49 p.m., Ambulance A229 arrived to find three vehicles involved. One off the roadway, one in the median. Ambulance A229 began checking on the occupants. At 6:53 p.m., Battalion Chief BC902 arrived. Battalion Chief BC902 established command.

Crews were dispatched to I-70 westbound near HOLLOW RD in Myersville at 4:51 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A89, Ambulance A129, Rescue Squad R8, Engine E121 and Engine E72. At 4:58 a.m., Ambulance A89 arrived. 2 tractor trailers involved on I-70WB. At 5:01 a.m., Engine E121 arrived. shutting down I-70WB.

At 10:53 a.m., crews were called to 6000 block FORUM SQ in Jefferson Tech Park for a reported gas odor inside. Responding units included Engine E11, Paramedic Engine PE311, Tiller Truck TT4 and Battalion Chief BC903. At 10:58 a.m., Engine E11 arrived at a 4-story wood frame middle of the group residence and found nothing evident. Engine E11 began investigating. At 11:09 a.m., reports elevated meter readings at front door of the residence. No answer from home owner; crew forcing entry to investigate further. E11 establishing command.

HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE, 100 block CUMMINGS DR — BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL.
HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE, 100 block CUMMINGS DR — BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL.

A reported large outside fire brought crews to 6800 block PUTMAN RD in Lewistown at 4:22 p.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE102, Engine Tanker EK224, Tanker K10, Brush BR226, Brush BR106, Engine E221, Engine Tanker EK114 and Battalion Chief BC902. At 4:29 p.m., Battalion Chief BC902 arrived. several piles of asphalt milling on fire in a field. At 4:51 p.m., updates that the material involved is no asphalt, rather it is organic fertilizer. Crews in process of extinguishing.

Crews were dispatched to 100 block CUMMINGS DR — BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL at 11:11 p.m. for a reported helicopter landing zone. Responding units included Engine E281, Paramedic Engine PE52, Ambulance A198, EMS Supervisor EMS901, CAR19 and TRPR3. At 11:12 p.m., Trooper 3 alerted for an injured person from a fall that occurred in a nearby neighborhood. Brunswick HS being utilized for the landing zone.

Frederick Scanner logged 22 incidents during the day, with 46 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 4:00 p.m., when 3 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations113observed during the day
Peak traffic hour12 p.m.44 reports
Top corridorI-7011 reports
  • Congestion61
  • Crashes31
  • Closures9
  • Disabled Vehicles8
  • Debris/Hazards1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

MONDAY SEP 14
High 79° • Low 51°

Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

TUESDAY SEP 15
High 79° • Low 56°

Sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 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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Monday, September 14, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Sunday, September 13, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Sunday, September 13. Excludes medical calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Explosion - Miscellaneous

1200 block TIDE LOCK ST (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: A198, PE52, EMS901
12:28 am Units alerted for one injured from a lithium battery explosion.
1:05 am M198 transporting one patient to Bayview.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

N. EAST ST / E. SEVENTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E31, E501, E11, E291, R3, TT4, A28, ALS2, BC902, BC901, SAF901
2:40 am PE23 in the area, attempting to locate. Frederick ECC advises responding units that the caller was uncooperative with the location.
2:43 am BC902 requesting all responding units to stage until further information can be obtained.
2:45 am Frederick ECC attempted to call-back the caller twice, no answer.
2:46 am PE23 reports they’ve checked 6th thru 8th St between Market St and East St, nothing found. BC902 placing all units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / HOLLOW RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, A129, R8, E121, E72
4:58 am A89 on scene, 2 tractor trailers involved on I-70WB.
5:01 am E121 on scene, shutting down I-70WB.
5:04 am E121 reports 2 patients who have self-extricated. No entrapment.
5:17 am A89 evaluated one patient who refused transport.
5:29 am A129 transporting Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

15100 block SABILLASVILLE RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: A309, R10
9:28 am A309 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

400 block E. SEVENTH ST
UNITS: E23
10:08 am E23 alerted to assist with a malfunctioning elevator.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

6000 block FORUM SQ (JEFFERSON TECH PARK)
UNITS: E11, PE311, TT4, BC903
10:58 am E11 on the scene, 4-story wood frame middle of the group residence. Nothing evident. Investigating.
11:09 am TT4 reports elevated meter readings at front door of the residence. No answer from home owner; crew forcing entry to investigate further. E11 establishing command.
11:14 am E11 crew made entry, confirming slightly elevated readings on first and second floor.
11:15 am E11 located motorcycle in garage leaking fuel. Made contact with occupant who is not complaining of any symptoms.
11:17 am BC903 on scene, assuming command.
11:22 am BC903 reports crews confirm motorcycle leaking fuel is source of elevated meter readings. Crews in process of performing ventilation.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

2400 block PLEASANT VIEW RD — SHORESH DAY CAMP
UNITS: E141, TW23
FIRE & RESCUE

Commercial Vehicle Fire

I-70WB / 49MM
UNITS: E121, E82
12:19 pm Frederick ECC upgraded call to vehicle accident with entrapment / fire / hazmat.
12:21 pm E121 on the scene, tractor trailer jackknifed. No smoke nor fire.
12:25 pm BC903 on the scene, establishing command.
12:27 pm BC903 reports property damage accident. Holding E121, HM33, HMSU33, E82 for fuel pump-off. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

100 block PENWICK CIR
UNITS: E11
1:03 pm E11 alerted to investigate an unsafe grilling situation.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

PEARL ST / S. JEFFERSON ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A37, ALS29, R3, E31, C3, EMS902
2:52 pm A37, R3, E31 on the scene; investigating.
2:54 pm ALS29, A37 evaluating one patient, cancelling EMS902.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

URBANA PIKE / BLACKBERRY DR
UNITS: A239, ALS23, E231, R15, BC901, EMS902
2:57 pm E231 on the scene, single vehicle on its side on BlackBerry Dr.
2:58 pm E231 reports no patient in the vehicle.
3:00 pm E231 checked the area, no patient on scene.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

2700 block LOCH HAVEN DR (LOCH HAVEN)
UNITS: PE251
FIRE & RESCUE

Large Outside Fire

6800 block PUTMAN RD (LEWISTOWN)
UNITS: PE102, EK224, K10, BR226, BR106, E221, EK114, BC902
4:29 pm BC902 on scene, several piles of asphalt milling on fire in a field.
4:51 pm BC902 updates that the material involved is no asphalt, rather it is organic fertilizer. Crews in process of extinguishing.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

700 block CARROLL PKWY — PARKVIEW APTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E11, TT4
4:36 pm E11 on scene, 3-story multi-unit dwelling. Nothing evident.
4:42 pm E11 checked dispatched apartment, no hazards present.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

I-70EB / 52MM (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A78, A129, E121
5:00 pm E121 on scene, 3 patients for evaluation.
5:10 pm A78, A129 each transporting one Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

7000 block EAGLE CT (LAKE LINGANORE - WESTWINDS)
UNITS: PE251, E152, E172, E331, E111, R15, R2, R3, Q11, R24, A159, A259, ALS2, BC901, BC903, SAF901
5:26 pm PE251 on the scene, normal exterior conditions, investigating report of fire in the bathroom fan.
5:27 pm PE251 confirms a bathroom fan fire on first floor, now extinguished. Light smoke conditions. PE251, E152, R15 to handle checking for extension. Remaining units to continue non-emergency.
5:29 pm BC901 on the scene, assuming command.
5:32 pm PE251 confirms no extension. BC901 continuing to holding PE251, E152, R15. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

ATLAS DR / BAUGHMANS LN (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A18, ALS2, E11, EMS902
6:18 pm E11 on the scene, one pedestrian upright and walking.
6:25 pm A18, ALS2 evaluating one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

US-15SB / HANSONVILLE RD (LEWISTOWN)
UNITS: A229, A247, A307, ALS29, R24, E291, E111, E221, EMS902
6:49 pm A229 on scene, 3 vehicles involved. One off the roadway, one in the median. Checking on occupants.
6:53 pm BC902 on scene, establishing command.
6:55 pm BC902 reports 2 patients being evaluated. Engine company assessing hazards. Holding A229, A247, ALS29, E291. Other responding units in service.
7:03 pm A229, A247 each evaluated one patient; both refusals. Units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Helicopter Landing Zone

100 block CUMMINGS DR — BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL
UNITS: E281, PE52, A198, EMS901, CAR19, TRPR3
11:12 pm Trooper 3 alerted for an injured person from a fall that occurred in a nearby neighborhood. Brunswick HS being utilized for the landing zone.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SUN Sep 13 ⛈️ 85° / 67° AM Thunderstorms ISSUE DAY
MON Sep 14 ☀️ 79° / 51° Sunny 1% precip
TUE Sep 15 ☀️ 79° / 56° Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 16 ☀️ 84° / 63° Sunny 0% precip
THU Sep 17 ⛈️ 86° / 66° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 19% precip
FRI Sep 18 ⛈️ 83° / 63° Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 26% precip
SAT Sep 19 🌧️ 80° / 64° Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 33% precip
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