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FREDERICK WATCH
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 33
Coverage period Monday, September 14, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

S. Jefferson Street Gas Odor, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to 100 block N. PENDLETON CT in Frederick Heights at 8:50 p.m. for a reported building fire. Responding units included Engine E11, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E501, Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E121, Rescue Squad R3, Tower TW1, Ambulance A18, Advanced Life Support ALS4, C1, Battalion Chief BC903, Battalion Chief BC902 and SAF901. At 8:55 p.m., Engine E11 arrived at a two-story middle of the row townhouse and found nothing evident. Engine E11 began investigating. BC903 on scene, establishing command. E11 unable to complete 360-assessment due to fence. At 8:56 p.m., reports a small fire on the deck.

At 10:31 a.m., crews were called to I-270 southbound near SCENIC OVERLOOK for a reported motorcycle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Ambulance A239, Advanced Life Support ALS23, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E231, Paramedic Engine PE311, EMS Supervisor EMS902 and Battalion Chief BC901. At 10:33 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that MSP are on scene, reporting patient is conscious. At 10:37 a.m., Ambulance A239 arrived. rider upright and walking.

A reported gas odor inside brought crews to 100 block S. JEFFERSON ST in Frederick at 9:36 p.m. Responding units included Engine E31, Paramedic Engine PE23 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 9:38 p.m., Tiller Truck TT4 arrived. 2-story end of the row townhouse. Normal conditions. Tiller Truck TT4 began investigating. At 9:49 p.m., metered initial dwelling, found 220 PPM on the meter. TT4 located an adjacent structure that appears to be the origin of the leak. E31 establishing command. Engine E31 requested FPD, E31 will need to force entry to the structure where leak is occurring.

Crews were dispatched to US-15 southbound near W. SEVENTH ST in Frederick at 8:40 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Ambulance A29, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E501 and Engine E11. At 8:43 p.m., checked the area in both directions. Nothing found. Units in service.

At 3:40 a.m., crews were called to 1500 block W. PATRICK ST — SEVEN ELEVEN for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A129 and Engine E121. At 3:46 a.m., A129, E121 on scene with a vehicle in the center median. Checking on occupants. At 3:49 a.m., Ambulance A129 began evaluating one patient.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported commercial fire alarm brought crews to 16800 block S. SETON AVE — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY in Emmitsburg at 6:08 a.m. Responding units included Engine E61 and Tower TW6. At 6:15 a.m., Engine E61 arrived at a 3-story commercial building and found nothing evident. Engine E61 began investigating. At 6:17 a.m., investigated the room of the alarm origination. No hazards present.

Crews were dispatched to 300 block FURGESON LN at 7:26 a.m. for a reported gas odor inside. Responding units included Engine E501, Engine E121 and Truck T50. At 7:34 a.m., Engine E501 arrived. 2-story middle of the row townhouse. Gas company on scene. At 7:35 a.m., reports gas company already on location, confirming no fire department services needed. Units clearing.

At 2:35 p.m., crews were called to 3700 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Ambulance A148 and Engine E141. At 2:39 p.m., Engine E141 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Engine E141 began checking on the occupants. At 2:44 p.m., transporting Priority 3 patient, classified as non-life-threatening, classified as non-life-threatening to the hospital.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations60observed during the day
Peak traffic hour7 a.m.24 reports
Top corridorI-2705 reports
  • Congestion39
  • Crashes9
  • Roadwork5
  • Disabled Vehicles3
  • Closures1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

TUESDAY SEP 15
High 78° • Low 56°

Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 3 mph.

WEDNESDAY SEP 16
High 83° • Low 62°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 3 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

3 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Road realignment. Detour in place.

NEWFrederick City

E SOUTH ST

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

NEWFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. HMF Paving sidewalk curb repairs lane and sidewalk closures

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Tuesday, Sep. 15

COUNTY5:30 PM

Council Legislative Meeting

Frederick County's Council Legislative Meeting meets at First Floor Hearing Room.

CITY6:30 PM–7:30 PM

Sustainability Committee - Virtual Meeting

The City of Frederick's Sustainability Committee - Virtual Meeting meets at To listen to this meeting, please call: 1-929-229-5669, conference ID 323978246#.

COUNTY11:15 AM–2:30 PM

Bridge @ Middletown

Frederick County holds Bridge @ Middletown at Middletown 50+ Community Center.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Monday, September 14. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

1500 block W. PATRICK ST — SEVEN ELEVEN
UNITS: A129, E121
3:46 am A129, E121 on scene with a vehicle in the center median. Checking on occupant(s).
3:49 am A129 evaluating one patient.
3:53 am A129 evaluated patient who refused transport. Units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

16800 block S. SETON AVE — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: E61, TW6
6:15 am E61 on the scene, 3-story commercial building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
6:17 am E61 investigated the room of the alarm origination. No hazards present.
6:20 am E61 reports alarm activated from a heat detector after occupant finished a hot shower. Alarm has been reset.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

300 block FURGESON LN
UNITS: E501, E121, T50
7:34 am E501 on scene, 2-story middle of the row townhouse. Gas company on scene.
7:35 am E501 reports gas company already on location, confirming no fire department services needed. Units clearing.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — SAMS CLUB
UNITS: PE311, TT4
7:54 am PE311 on the scene, small fuel island, nothing evident.
7:55 am Frederick ECC reports alarm company received the proper passcode, alarm activated due to a power failure. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — SAMS CLUB
UNITS: PE311
8:02 am PE311 alerted to assist with resetting the fire alarm system.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

I-270SB / SCENIC OVERLOOK
UNITS: A319, A239, ALS23, R3, E231, PE311, EMS902, BC901
10:33 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that MSP are on scene, reporting patient is conscious.
10:37 am A239 on scene, rider upright and walking.
10:38 am Responding units re-positioning to SB lanes.
10:47 am M319 transporting patient to Suburban Hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5500 block MOUNTVILLE RD — STUPS MARKET (ADAMSTOWN)
UNITS: E141, TW23
11:01 am E141 on the scene, single-story commercial building. Nothing evident.
11:02 am E141 reports accidental activation. No fire department services needed.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block ADAMSTOWN RD — CARROLL MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (ADAMSTOWN)
UNITS: E141, TW23
2:35 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

3700 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE
UNITS: A319, A148, E141
2:39 pm E141 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
2:44 pm A148 transporting Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Medical

26400 block CLARKSBURG RD (LEWISDALE)
UNITS: A259
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

200 block MADISON ST — LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
3:35 pm TT4 on the scene, normal exterior conditions. Building evacuated. Investigating.
3:36 pm TT4 investigated, no hazards present. Holding TT4 to reset the alarm system. E31 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

4200 block BARTHOLOWS RD
UNITS: A159, PE251
4:00 pm PE251 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, one vehicle into a trailer. Checking on occupants.
4:03 pm A159 obtaining a patient refusal. Units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

WILSON PL / W. SEVENTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A29, E23
4:43 pm A29 evaluated one patient who refused transport. Units in service.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Flooding Condition

600 block N. MARKET ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

100 block S. JEFFERSON ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, PE23, TT4
8:37 pm TT4 on scene, 2-story end of the row townhouse. Nothing evident.
8:46 pm E31, TT4 investigating malfunctioning water heater.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

100 block N. PENDLETON CT (FREDERICK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E11, PE23, E501, PE311, E121, R3, TW1, A18, ALS4, C1, BC903, BC902, SAF901
8:55 pm E11 on the scene, 2-story middle of the row townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating. BC903 on scene, establishing command. E11 unable to complete 360-assessment due to fence.
8:56 pm E11 reports a small fire on the deck.
8:57 pm E11 confirms a fire in the grill on the deck, handling with extinguisher. E11 holding E11 holding themselves on the call. Other units may go in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

100 block S. JEFFERSON ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, PE23, TT4
9:38 pm TT4 on the scene, 2-story end of the row townhouse. Normal conditions. Investigating.
9:49 pm E31 metered initial dwelling, found 220 PPM on the meter. TT4 located an adjacent structure that appears to be the origin of the leak. E31 establishing command. Requesting FPD, E31 will need to force entry to the structure where leak is occurring
9:57 pm E31 requesting gas company to respond.
10:16 pm E31 confirmed source of the leak. Found 400 PPM in basement, 630 PPM on second floor. Also residual 220 PPM in adjacent dwelling. Crews are currently ventilating both structures.
10:36 pm E31 reports gas company is on scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

8400 block BALD EAGLE LN (TALLYN RIDGE)
UNITS: E331
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / 38MM
UNITS: A89, E82
10:29 pm WCE161 located a disabled vehicle. Units checked the area, nothing further found. Units in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
MON Sep 14 ☀️ 76° / 49° Sunny ISSUE DAY
TUE Sep 15 ☀️ 78° / 56° Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 16 🌤️ 83° / 62° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
THU Sep 17 ☀️ 86° / 67° Sunny 5% precip
FRI Sep 18 🌧️ 85° / 64° Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 35% precip
SAT Sep 19 🌧️ 82° / 67° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 19% precip
SUN Sep 20 ⛈️ 85° / 65° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 31% precip
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