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Saturday, September 19, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 37
Coverage period Friday, September 18, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Vehicle Accident at I-70 and Outside Fire at Old National Pike

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

Crews were dispatched to I-70 eastbound near 43MM in Myersville at 6:03 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A89, Ambulance A129, Advanced Life Support ALS8, Rescue Squad R8, Rescue Engine RE74, Engine E121 and Battalion Chief BC903. At 6:06 a.m., Rescue Squad R8 arrived. Rescue Squad R8 began checking on the occupants. At 6:10 a.m., reports 3 vehicles involved in the median, 2 occupants for evaluation. R8 establishing command.

At 3:03 p.m., crews were called to 10300 block OLD NATIONAL PIKE in New Market for a reported outside fire. Responding units included Brush BR156, Engine E153, Ambulance A339 and Paramedic Engine PE311. At 3:05 p.m., Frederick ECC adding ambulance and ALS resource for a report of one burned. At 3:06 p.m., Engine E153 arrived. lawnmower fully-involved.

A reported vehicle accident - high mechanism brought crews to 7900 block REICHS FORD RD — MARC TRAIN STORAGE YARD at 4:52 a.m. Responding units included Ambulance A37, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E31, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 4:57 a.m., Engine E31 arrived. box truck into a pole barn. Engine E31 established command. At 4:58 a.m., A37 and E31 remained on the call. Other units in service. A37 evaluating one patient.

Crews were dispatched to FINGERBOARD RD near CLARKSBURG RD at 3:40 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. Responding units included Montgomery County Medic MCM713, MCPE713, Engine E251, Rescue Squad R15 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 3:44 p.m., Engine E251 arrived. rider down in the middle of the roadway. At 3:50 p.m., placing R15, EMS901 in service. Continuing to hold MCM713, MCPE713, E251.

At 2:22 p.m., crews were called to 100 block CAMPUS AVE — BOONSBORO HIGH SCHOOL for a reported light smoke conditions. Responding units included Engine E82. At 2:24 p.m., WCE61 arrived. investigating report of issue with light ballast in a classroom. Also investigating a report of HVAC issues. At 2:30 p.m., Safety Officer completed 360-assessment, nothing evident. Made contact with teacher who indicates a popping sound and smoke from a vent in a classroom.

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A reported vehicle accident brought crews to I-70 eastbound near I-270 in Frederick at 8:36 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Ambulance A37, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E11 and Engine E31. At 8:44 p.m., Rescue Squad R3 arrived. vehicle in the median. Rescue Squad R3 began checking on the occupants. At 8:45 p.m., Ambulance A37 began evaluating one patient. Holding A37, R3, E31. Other units in service.

Crews were dispatched to US-15 southbound near Route 140 in Emmitsburg at 8:17 a.m. for a reported commercial vehicle fire. Responding units included Engine E61, Paramedic Engine PE102 and ACE23. At 8:22 a.m., in the area, attempting to located. At 8:23 a.m., checked the area, nothing found.

At 2:20 p.m., crews were called to YEAGERTOWN RD near OLD NATIONAL PIKE for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A339 and Rescue Squad R15. At 2:24 p.m., in the area, attempting to locate. At 2:25 p.m., Rescue Squad R15 arrived. on Yeagertown Rd, one vehicle off the roadway. Rescue Squad R15 began checking on the occupants.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations298observed during the day
Peak traffic hour1 p.m.42 reports
Top corridorI-7010 reports
  • Congestion268
  • Crashes9
  • Closures8
  • Disabled Vehicles5
  • Debris/Hazards3
  • Roadwork1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

SATURDAY SEP 19
High 78° • Low 66°

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 9 mph.

SUNDAY SEP 20
High 81° • Low 63°

Scattered rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

N MARKET ST

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

ONGOINGFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

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

ONGOINGFrederick City

YELLOW SPRINGS RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. JMJ Management bridge replacement and roadway improvements road closed with detour

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

A quiet civic day for Saturday, Sep. 19

No major County, City or FCPS public meetings or schedule changes were found for today.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Friday, September 18. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - High Mechanism - Als

7900 block REICHS FORD RD — MARC TRAIN STORAGE YARD
UNITS: A37, ALS4, R3, E31, BC901, EMS901
4:57 am E31 on the scene, box truck into a pole barn. Establishing command.
4:58 am E31 holding A37, E31. Other units in service. A37 evaluating one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / 43MM (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, A129, ALS8, R8, RE74, E121, BC903
6:06 am R8 on scene, checking on occupants.
6:10 am R8 reports 3 vehicles involved in the median, 2 occupants for evaluation. R8 establishing command.
6:12 am R8 requesting ALS resource.
6:23 am A89 transporting Pri. 3 patient.
6:31 am M129 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

SOUDER RD / NINTH AVE (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: A196, PE52
7:36 am PE52 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
7:52 am A196 evaluated 2 patients, obtained refusals. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Commercial Vehicle Fire

US-15SB / RT140 (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: E61, PE102, ACE23
8:22 am E61 in the area, attempting to located.
8:23 am E61 checked the area, nothing found.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

E. ALL SAINTS ST / S. EAST ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, R3
8:24 am R3 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
8:27 am R3 reports collision is property damage only, no fire department services required. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

5700 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE
UNITS: A37, E31
12:05 pm Frederick ECC advise responding units that the mobile phone the sent the ACN is still in motion. FCSO checking the shopping area around Buckeystown Pike / Guilford Dr. A37, E31 continuing to the original dispatched location.
12:07 pm E31 reports nothing found on Buckeystown Pike.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3200 block BAKER CIR — BUCKINGHAMS CHOICE
UNITS: E141, TT23
1:32 pm E141 on the scene, large 2-story nursing facility. Normal conditions. Investigating.
1:35 pm E141 reports contractors working on the alarm system. No fire department services needed.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

YEAGERTOWN RD / OLD NATIONAL PIKE
UNITS: A339, R15
2:24 pm R15 in the area, attempting to locate.
2:25 pm R15 on the scene, on Yeagertown Rd, one vehicle off the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
2:28 pm R15 reports no fire department services required. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

100 block CAMPUS AVE — BOONSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
UNITS: E82
2:24 pm WCE61 on scene, investigating report of issue with light ballast in a classroom. Also investigating a report of HVAC issues.
2:30 pm Safety Officer completed 360-assessment, nothing evident. Made contact with teacher who indicates a popping sound and smoke from a vent in a classroom.
2:47 pm E82 repots all-clear from cafeteria to gym. WCE61 reports smoke conditions in affected classroom is dissipating via natural ventilation. Requesting PPV for the hallway.
2:52 pm Command reports issue isolated to malfunctioning HVAC in a classroom. Crews in process of ventilating.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

10300 block OLD NATIONAL PIKE (NEW MARKET)
UNITS: BR156, E153, A339, PE311
3:05 pm Frederick ECC adding ambulance and ALS resource for a report of one burned.
3:06 pm E153 on the scene, lawnmower fully-involved.
3:10 pm E153 placing PE311 in service.
3:18 pm A339 evaluated one patient who refused transport.
3:23 pm E153, BR156 clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Illegal Open Burning - Non Emergency Response

9000 block GREEN VALLEY RD (LIBERTYTOWN)
UNITS: E172
3:53 pm E172 made contact with homeowner, provided proper procedures to obtain a burn permit. E172 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

FINGERBOARD RD / CLARKSBURG RD
UNITS: MCM713, MCPE713, E251, R15, EMS901
3:44 pm E251 on the scene, rider down in the middle of the roadway.
3:50 pm E251 placing R15, EMS901 in service. Continuing to hold MCM713, MCPE713, E251.
3:58 pm MCM713 transporting one patient to Suburban Hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

1200 block HILLCREST DR — HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: A19, E11
4:08 pm A19 on the scene, vehicle in the parking lot. Occupant is out.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Fuel Spill

200 block S. CHURCH ST — LEE DELAUTER & SONS (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: RE74
4:58 pm RE74 on the scene, single story gas station. Nothing evident. Investigating.
5:02 pm RE74 reports a good intent call. No fire department services needed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

OLD NATIONAL PIKE / EAGLEHEAD DR
UNITS: A339, E331
5:47 pm E331 on scene, 3 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
5:50 pm A339 evaluating one patient.
5:57 pm A339 obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / I-270 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A18, A37, R3, E11, E31
8:44 pm R3 on the scene, vehicle in the median. Checking on occupant(s).
8:45 pm A37 evaluating one patient. Holding A37, R3, E31. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

10300 BLOCK) CRYSTAL FALLS DR
UNITS: EMSUTV30
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

GAMBRILL PARK RD / SHOOKSTOWN RD
UNITS: E121
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
FRI Sep 18 ☁️ 81° / 59° Cloudy ISSUE DAY
SAT Sep 19 🌤️ 78° / 66° Partly Sunny 30% precip
SUN Sep 20 ⛈️ 81° / 63° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 72% precip
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 72° / 59° Chance Rain Showers 56% precip
TUE Sep 22 🌧️ 64° / 54° Rain Showers Likely 69% precip
WED Sep 23 🌧️ 60° / 54° Rain Showers Likely 56% precip
THU Sep 24 ⛈️ 63° / 53° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 50% precip
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