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FREDERICK WATCH
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 34
Coverage period Tuesday, September 15, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, House Fire at Monroe Avenue and Vehicle Accident at I-270

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

Crews were dispatched to 100 block MONROE AVE in Frederick at 7:36 p.m. for a reported house fire. Responding units included Engine E31, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E331, Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E501, Rescue Squad R3, Tiller Truck TT4, Tower TW1, Ambulance A37, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Battalion Chief BC901, Battalion Chief BC902 and SAF901. At 7:38 p.m., Battalion Chief BC901 arrived. investigating possible controlled burn to the rear of the residence. At 7:39 p.m., confirms a controlled burn. No fire department services needed. All units in service.

At 10:03 a.m., crews were called to I-270 northbound near 28MM in Urbana for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A239, Ambulance A319, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E231 and Paramedic Engine PE311. At 10:06 a.m., Engine E231 arrived. single vehicle involved. MSP/CHART also on scene. Engine E231 began checking on the occupants. At 10:09 a.m., reports a second vehicle just north of the original location.

A reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification brought crews to I-70 eastbound — MOUNT AIRY TRUCK REST AREA at 3:40 a.m. Responding units included Engine E152, Rescue Squad R15 and Ambulance A259. At 3:51 a.m., Rescue Squad R15 arrived. single vehicle off the roadway. Rescue Squad R15 began checking on the occupants. At 3:52 a.m., reports no occupant inside vehicle. Continuing to check the area.

Crews were dispatched to WORMANS MILL RD near LIBERTY RD at 2:17 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A247, Ambulance A29, Ambulance A19 and Engine E111. At 2:23 p.m., Engine E111 arrived. Rte. 26WB between US-15 and Wormans Mill Rd; 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Engine E111 began checking on the occupants. At 2:26 p.m., reports 5 total occupants between the two vehicles; 4 refusals, 1 for transport. A247 evaluating patient to be transported. A29 obtaining 4 patient refusals.

At 7:43 a.m., crews were called to 500 block E. MAIN ST — JUBILEE FOODS in Emmitsburg for a reported light smoke conditions. Responding units included Engine E61, Paramedic Engine PE102, Tower TW6, ACE23 and C6. At 7:54 a.m., reports a small fire in a refrigeration unit in the deli. Fire extinguished upon arrival.

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A reported vehicle fire brought crews to I-70 westbound near 45MM in Hollow Rd at 8:34 a.m. Responding units included Engine E121 and Engine E82. At 8:41 a.m., Engine E82 arrived. vehicle fully-involved. At 8:46 a.m., reported fire extinguished.

Crews were dispatched to US-15 near MOUNTVILLE RD at 3:08 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A209, Advanced Life Support ALS20 and Rescue Squad R20. At 3:15 p.m., Ambulance A209 arrived. 4 vehicles involved, 3 patients for evaluation. At 3:38 p.m., transporting Priority 3 patient, classified as non-life-threatening, classified as non-life-threatening to the hospital.

At 6:00 p.m., crews were called to 3600 block SPRING HOLLOW LN in Centerville for a reported gas odor inside. Responding units included Engine E231, Paramedic Engine PE251 and Tower TW23. At 6:03 p.m., Engine E231 arrived. normal conditions. Engine E231 began investigating. At 6:35 p.m., reports crews investigated the dispatched residence as well as the adjacent residence, nothing found. Units in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations251observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.56 reports
Top corridorI-2703 reports
  • Congestion231
  • Closures5
  • Crashes4
  • Debris/Hazards4
  • Roadwork2

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

WEDNESDAY SEP 16
High 86° • Low 66°

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 3 mph.

THURSDAY SEP 17
High 88° • Low 70°

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 40%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

3 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

GERONIMO DR

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney asphalt patching lane closures

NEWFrederick City

N EAST ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Triangle Contracting asphalt and sidewalk restoration work lane closures

NEWFrederick City

S MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney asphalt patching lane closures

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Wednesday, Sep. 16

COUNTY4 PM–5 PM

Robert H. Renneberger Carriage Museum Ribbon Cutting

Frederick County holds Robert H. Renneberger Carriage Museum Ribbon Cutting at Rose Hill Manor.

COUNTY7 PM

Joint City/Council Meeting CANCELLED

Frederick County's Joint City/Council Meeting CANCELLED meets at City hosting..

COUNTY3 PM–5 PM

Frederick County Sustainability Commission

Frederick County's Frederick County Sustainability Commission meets at Virtual Meeting.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Tuesday, September 15. Excludes medical calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Fuel Odor Inside

5800 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — ROYAL FARMS
UNITS: E31, PE311, R3
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

I-70EB — MOUNT AIRY TRUCK REST AREA
UNITS: E152, R15, A259
3:51 am R15 on the scene, single vehicle off the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
3:52 am R15 reports no occupant inside vehicle. Continuing to check the area.
3:54 am A259 located 2 patients further east on I-70EB.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block W. ALL SAINTS ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
6:24 am E31 on the scene, 2-1/2 story mixed use building. Nothing evident.
6:35 am E31 reports accidental alarm activation. System has been reset. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

500 block E. MAIN ST — JUBILEE FOODS (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: E61, PE102, TW6, ACE23, C6
7:54 am E61 reports a small fire in a refrigeration unit in the deli. Fire extinguished upon arrival.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

I-70WB / 45MM (HOLLOW RD)
UNITS: E121, E82
8:41 am E82 on scene, vehicle fully-involved.
8:46 am E82 reported fire extinguished.
8:49 am E121 reports they’ve been involved in a ln accident on I-70WB just past Ridge Rd.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8500 block RED SAGE WAY S (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, TW23
8:57 am TW23 on the scene, normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
8:58 am E231 reports an accidental alarm. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

100 block AYJAY DR (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: E152
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / 28MM (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, A319, R3, E231, PE311
10:06 am E231 on the scene, single vehicle involved. MSP/CHART also on scene. Checking on occupant(s).
10:09 am E231 reports a second vehicle just north of the original location.
10:10 am E231 holding A239, E231. Other units in service.
10:11 am A239 evaluating one patient.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5500 block MOUNTVILLE RD — STUPS MARKET (ADAMSTOWN)
UNITS: E141, TW23
10:30 am E141 on the scene, normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
10:31 am Frederick ECC advises E141 that the proper alarm passcode has been received. TW23 in service, E141 remaining on scene to verify alarm reset.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

500 block HIMES AVE
UNITS: E11, TT4
10:59 am TT4 on scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
11:00 am E11 investigated, no hazards.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

4900 block NEW DESIGN RD — MATTRESS WAREHOUSE
UNITS: PE311, TT4
12:39 pm PE311 on the scene, single-story commercial warehouse. Nothing evident.
12:40 pm PE311 reports contractors are working on the alarm system. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

100 block N. MARKET ST — BRICK AND MORTAR MERCANTILE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31
1:00 pm E31 reports no fire; vehicle is leaking antifreeze causing some steam.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

WORMANS MILL RD / LIBERTY RD
UNITS: A247, A29, A19, E111
2:23 pm E111 on the scene, Rte. 26WB between US-15 and Wormans Mill Rd; 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants.
2:26 pm E111 reports 5 total occupants between the two vehicles; 4 refusals, 1 for transport. A247 evaluating patient to be transported. A29 obtaining 4 patient refusals.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15 / MOUNTVILLE RD
UNITS: A209, ALS20, R20
3:15 pm A209 on the scene, 4 vehicles involved, 3 patients for evaluation.
3:38 pm A209 transporting Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

BALLENGER CREEK PIKE / HOBBITS GLEN (POINT OF ROCKS)
UNITS: E281
4:52 pm E281 came upon the incident of a tree down against wires. Requesting power company to respond. Also requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

3600 block SPRING HOLLOW LN (CENTERVILLE)
UNITS: E231, PE251, TW23
6:03 pm E231 on scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
6:35 pm E231 reports crews investigated the dispatched residence as well as the adjacent residence, nothing found. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

100 block MONROE AVE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, PE23, E331, PE311, E501, R3, TT4, TW1, A37, ALS4, BC901, BC902, SAF901
7:38 pm BC901 on the scene, investigating possible controlled burn to the rear of the residence.
7:39 pm BC901 confirms a controlled burn. No fire department services needed. All units in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
TUE Sep 15 ☀️ 78° / 56° Sunny ISSUE DAY
WED Sep 16 ☀️ 86° / 66° Sunny 9% precip
THU Sep 17 ⛈️ 88° / 70° Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 43% precip
FRI Sep 18 🌤️ 83° / 60° Mostly Sunny 10% precip
SAT Sep 19 🌤️ 79° / 64° Partly Sunny 30% precip
SUN Sep 20 🌧️ 81° / 65° Chance Rain Showers 49% precip
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 79° / 63° Chance Rain Showers 52% precip
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