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FREDERICK WATCH
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Friday, September 18, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 36
Coverage period Thursday, September 17, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Route 340 Rollover, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to I-270 southbound BETWEEN Route 109 near FRED CO LINE in Hyattstown at 1:23 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A239, Montgomery County Ambulance MCA735, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E231, MCPE735 and MCCAR809-B. At 1:26 p.m., MCCAR709-B arrived. Crews began checking for injuries. At 1:30 p.m., reports occupant has no injuries. E231 for a blocking piece until arrival of MSP remained on the call. Other units in service.

At 7:05 p.m., crews were called to I-70 eastbound near 44MM in Harmony Rd for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A129, WCM752, Advanced Life Support ALS8, Engine E121, Engine E82 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 7:10 p.m., Engine E82 arrived. single vehicle off the roadway. Engine E82 began checking on the occupants. At 7:18 p.m., obtained a patient refusal. All units in service.

A reported check after a vehicle accident brought crews to I-70 westbound near 48MM in Braddock Heights at 8:21 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A129, Ambulance A19, Engine E121 and Battalion Chief BC903. At 8:27 p.m., Ambulance A129 arrived. Ambulance A129 began checking on the occupants. At 8:31 p.m., reports a second vehicle involved, requesting additional ambulance.

Crews were dispatched to 16800 block S. SETON AVE — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY - BLDG V in Emmitsburg at 5:51 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E61 and Tower TW6. At 5:56 a.m., Engine E61 arrived at a 3-story dormitory building and found nothing evident. At 5:59 a.m., reports a heat detector activated by a hot shower.

At 1:23 p.m., crews were called to 400 block W. PATRICK ST — COMCAST in Frederick for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E31 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 1:26 p.m., Tiller Truck TT4 arrived. single story commercial building. Normal conditions. Tiller Truck TT4 began investigating. At 1:29 p.m., investigated, no hazards present. Continuing to hold TT4; E31 in service.

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A reported vehicle accident brought crews to Route 40 near EASTERDAY RD in Myersville at 6:41 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A89 and Engine E82. At 6:45 p.m., Ambulance A89 arrived. 2 vehicles involved in the intersection. At 6:47 p.m., Engine E82 arrived. Engine E82 requested Fire-Police for traffic control.

Crews were dispatched to 5600 block NEW DESIGN RD — CRESTWOOD MANOR at 8:21 p.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 8:25 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. of a 3-story apartment building; nothing evident. At 8:28 p.m., placing TT4 in service.

At 7:37 a.m., crews were called to 200 block BROADWAY ST — WEINBERG HOUSE in Frederick for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E31 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 7:39 a.m., on a new, 4-story apartment building. Normal conditions. At 7:40 a.m., reports alarm company on-site working on the system. No fire department services needed. Units clearing the scene.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations242observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.58 reports
Top corridorI-709 reports
  • Congestion217
  • Crashes17
  • Disabled Vehicles3
  • Debris/Hazards2
  • Closures1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

FRIDAY SEP 18
High 83° • Low 59°

Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 2 to 9 mph.

Rain chance 10%
SATURDAY SEP 19
High 78° • Low 66°

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

3 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. NPL for Washington Gas line installation lane and sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Davis Construction test pitting utilities lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

N EAST ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Wire(s).

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Friday, Sep. 18

FCPSAll Day

2-hour early dismissal

FCPS lists 2-hour early dismissal on today's district calendar.

COUNTY1 PM

Grand Opening Green Haven on Main

Frederick County holds Grand Opening Green Haven on Main at 52 W Main Street, New Market.

COUNTY7 PM–8 PM

FCG AG Awards

Frederick County holds FCG AG Awards.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, September 17. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

16800 block S. SETON AVE — NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY - BLDG V (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: E61, TW6
5:56 am E61 on the scene, 3-story dormitory building. Nothing evident.
5:59 am E61 reports a heat detector activated by a hot shower.
6:02 am E61 reports no hazards present. Alarm system has been reset. Units in service.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

DEER SPRING RD / DEER SPRING LN (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E121
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

200 block BROADWAY ST — WEINBERG HOUSE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
7:39 am TT4 on a new, 4-story apartment building. Normal conditions.
7:40 am TT4 reports alarm company on-site working on the system. No fire department services needed. Units clearing the scene.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

RT355 / ARABY CHURCH RD
UNITS: E231
9:50 am E231 reports data cable off on the side of the road. No hazards. E231 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

11800 BLCOK EASTERDAY RD (WOLFSVILLE)
UNITS: E212, WCT6
12:51 pm E212 reports a malfunctioning alarm. Holding E212, WCT6 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

400 block W. PATRICK ST — COMCAST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
1:26 pm TT4 on scene, single story commercial building. Normal conditions. Investigating.
1:29 pm TT4 investigated, no hazards present. Continuing to hold TT4; E31 in service.
1:30 pm TT4 reports sprinkler company working on the sprinkler system. No fire department services needed.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270SB BETWEEN RT109 / FRED CO LINE (HYATTSTOWN)
UNITS: A239, MCA735, R3, E231, MCPE735, MCCAR809-B
1:26 pm MCCAR709-B on scene, checking on injuries.
1:30 pm MCCAR709-B reports occupant has no injuries. Holding E231 for a blocking piece until arrival of MSP. Other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

RT340 / 1MM (WEVERTON)
UNITS: PE52
1:47 pm Washington ECC advises responding units of a tractor tailer into the guardrail; one patient for evaluation.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1300 block ORCHARD WAY
UNITS: E11, TW1
2:56 pm E11 reports burned food on the stove. No fire department services needed.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

4700 block MUSSETTER RD (IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: BR156
4:02 pm BR156 on the scene, confirming wire down. Investigating.m
4:03 pm BR156 reports phone line down, has been moved out of the roadway. Utility company notified.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

600 block W. ADAMS CIR (WOODSBORO)
UNITS: E162, Q11
5:55 pm E162 on the scene of an end of the two townhouse. Nothing evident, active alarm. Investigating.
5:58 pm E162 reports burned food on the stove. Q11 to set up ventilation upon arrival.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block VICTORIA SQ (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E11, TW1
6:19 pm E11 reports false alarm. Units in service.
6:27 pm E11 on the scene, 3-story middle of the row townhouse. Nothing evident.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT40 / EASTERDAY RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, E82
6:45 pm A89 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved in the intersection.
6:47 pm E82 on scene, requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
6:56 pm A89 transporting Pri. 3 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

I-70EB / 44MM (HARMONY RD)
UNITS: A129, WCM752, ALS8, E121, E82, EMS901
7:10 pm E82 on the scene, single vehicle off the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
7:18 pm E82 obtained a patient refusal. All units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block NEW DESIGN RD — CRESTWOOD MANOR
UNITS: PE311, TT4
8:25 pm PE311 on the scene of a 3-story apartment building; nothing evident.
8:28 pm PE311 placing TT4 in service.
8:35 pm PE311 located a faulty detector. PE311 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

I-70WB / 48MM (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: A129, A19, E121, BC903
8:27 pm A129 on scene, checking on occupant(s).
8:31 pm BC903 reports a second vehicle involved, requesting additional ambulance.
8:38 pm BC903 placing A19 in service.
8:44 pm E121 reports CHART assisting with moving vehicle involved to right shoulder.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

300 block CORMORANT PL — THE RETREAT AT MARKET SQUARE
UNITS: E291, Q11
11:10 pm E291 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Sep 17 ⛈️ 89° / 70° PM Thunderstorms ISSUE DAY
FRI Sep 18 🌤️ 83° / 59° Partly Sunny 10% precip
SAT Sep 19 🌤️ 78° / 66° Partly Sunny 27% precip
SUN Sep 20 ⛈️ 81° / 64° Showers And Thunderstorms 82% precip
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 73° / 60° Chance Rain Showers 54% precip
TUE Sep 22 🌧️ 63° / 53° Rain Showers Likely 60% precip
WED Sep 23 🌧️ 61° / 53° Chance Rain Showers 46% precip
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