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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 41
Coverage period Tuesday, September 22, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

US-15 Rollover, Jefferson Boulevard 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 US-15 northbound near W. PATRICK ST in Frederick at 11:21 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A38, Ambulance A129, Paramedic Engine PE23, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E31, Engine E501, C1, Battalion Chief BC902 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 11:25 a.m., EMS Supervisor EMS901 arrived. single vehicle on the shoulder. The occupants were outside. At 11:27 a.m., reports no entrapment. A38 and E31 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

At 7:15 a.m., crews were called to I-70 eastbound near MOUNT PHILLIP RD for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A78, Ambulance A38, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E121 and Engine E31. At 7:21 a.m., Engine E121 arrived. 3 vehicles involved on the shoulder and right lane. At 7:22 a.m., A78 and E121 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

A reported house fire brought crews to 1400 block PINEWOOD DR in Frederick at 9:07 a.m. Responding units included Engine E501, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E31, Engine E111, Paramedic Engine PE311, Rescue Squad R3, Tiller Truck TT4, Truck T50, Ambulance A129, Advanced Life Support ALS2, OPSDC900, Battalion Chief BC901, Battalion Chief BC902 and SAF901. At 9:10 a.m., Battalion Chief BC901 arrived at a two-story split-level residence and found nothing evident. Battalion Chief BC901 established command. At 9:11 a.m., E501, T50 on scene, investigating.

Crews were dispatched to I-70 eastbound near 40MM at 2:27 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A89, WCM752, Advanced Life Support ALS8, Rescue Squad R8, Rescue Engine RE74, WCE161, WCE101 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 2:42 a.m., in the area, attempting to locate. At 2:47 a.m., Units checked both directions of I-70 between Washington County line and Myersville exit; nothing found.

At 12:10 p.m., crews were called to 100 block LINDEN AVE in Linden Hills for a reported large fuel spill. Responding units included Engine E501, Engine E31, Hazmat HM33, HMSU33, Battalion Chief BC903 and SAF901. At 12:16 a.m., continuing to investigate. Incoming units are staging until further information is obtained. BC903 establishing command. At 12:15 p.m., Engine E501 arrived. Engine E501 made contact with homeowner who reported a strong odor of gas. Homeowner contacted Washington Gas who was already on scene to investigate the report. Washington Gas reports no odors of natural gas; rather it is gasoline product. Rain has apparently washed product along the roadway.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT - BLS, I-70EB / MOUNT PHILLIP RD. Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT - BLS, I-70EB / MOUNT PHILLIP RD. Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation.

A reported electrical hazard - investigation brought crews to 7100 block OBERLIN CIR in Ballenger Creek at 11:41 a.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E31 and Rescue Squad R3. At 11:45 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE311 arrived. 3-story middle of the row townhouse. Paramedic Engine PE311 began investigating. At 11:46 p.m., placing E31, R3 in service.

Crews were dispatched to 6400 block JEFFERSON BLVD in Braddock Heights at 10:35 p.m. for a reported gas odor inside. Responding units included Engine E72, Engine E201, Tower TW7 and C20. At 10:40 p.m., C20 arrived. single story residential. C20 began investigating. At 10:43 p.m., reports homeowner is reporting an odor of gas in the basement.

Frederick Scanner logged 17 incidents during the day, with 32 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 12:00 p.m., when 4 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations306observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.47 reports
Top corridorI-709 reports
  • Congestion271
  • Crashes16
  • Roadwork9
  • Debris/Hazards4
  • Closures3
  • Disabled Vehicles2

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

WEDNESDAY SEP 23
High 62° • Low 50°

A chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 40%
THURSDAY SEP 24
High 64° • Low 48°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

9 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

BRADDOCK AVE

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving lane closures

NEWFrederick City

CHAMBERLAIN DR

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving lane closures

NEWFrederick City

CHRISTOPHERS XING

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving lane closures

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Wednesday, Sep. 23

FCPS3 PM

BOE Meeting

The FCPS BOE meets.

FCPS9:30 AM

Policy Committee Meeting

The FCPS Policy Committee meets.

COUNTY5 PM

Immigrant Affairs Commission

Frederick County's Immigrant Affairs Commission meets at Winchester Hall 12 E. Church Street Frederick, MD 21701.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Tuesday, September 22. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

I-70EB / 40MM
UNITS: A89, WCM752, ALS8, R8, RE74, WCE161, WCE101, EMS901
2:42 am ALS8 in the area, attempting to locate.
2:47 am Units checked both directions of I-70 between Washington County line and Myersville exit; nothing found.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / MOUNT PHILLIP RD
UNITS: A78, A38, R3, E121, E31
7:21 am E121 on the scene, 3 vehicles involved on the shoulder and right lane.
7:22 am E121 holding A78, E121. Other responding units in service.
7:45 am A78 evaluated one patient, obtained refusal. Fire/Rescue Units clearing the scene.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

1400 block PINEWOOD DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E501, PE23, E31, E111, PE311, R3, TT4, T50, A129, ALS2, OPSDC900, BC901, BC902, SAF901
9:10 am BC901 on the scene, 2-story split-level residence. Nothing evident. Establishing command.
9:11 am E501, T50 on scene, investigating.
9:12 am E501 reports small fire extinguished in the pantry on the first floor with residual smoke conditions. BC901 holding E501, PE23, T50, BC901. Other units in service.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

13000 block MINK FARM RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: E212
9:28 am E212 reports multiple trees against wires, trees are smoking. Utility company requested.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

US-15NB / W. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, A129, PE23, R3, E31, E501, C1, BC902, EMS901
11:25 am EMS901 on scene, single vehicle on the shoulder. Occupants are out.
11:27 am EMS901 reports no entrapment. Holding A38, E31. Other responding units in service.
11:27 am EMS901 requesting replacement ambulance for A38 due to mechanical issue.
11:30 am EMS901 cancelling request for replacement ambulance.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard - Investigation

7100 block OBERLIN CIR (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: PE311, E31, R3
11:45 am PE311 on the scene, 3-story middle of the row townhouse. Investigating.
11:46 pm PE311 placing E31, R3 in service.
11:53 pm PE311 reports good intent call, no fire department services needed.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

9400 block CORNWELL MEADOW ST, PH2 (CENTERVILLE)
UNITS: E231
11:51 am E231 on scene, 2-story single-family residence. Normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
11:54 am Frederick ECC advises E231 that the call came via 3rd party passerby who was walking past the residence and heard what sounded like a fire alarm. E231 made contact with the homeowner who reports the alarm was not active. Good intent. E231 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Large Fuel Spill

100 block LINDEN AVE (LINDEN HILLS)
UNITS: E501, E31, HM33, HMSU33, BC903, SAF901
12:16 am E501 continuing to investigate. Incoming units are staging until further information is obtained. BC903 establishing command.
12:15 pm E501 on scene, made contact with homeowner who reported a strong odor of gas. Homeowner contacted Washington Gas who was already on scene to investigate the report. Washington Gas reports no odors of natural gas; rather it is gasoline product. Rain has apparently washed product along the roadway.
12:23 pm BC903 clearing all units on a good intent call.
FIRE & RESCUE

Transformer Fire

100 block E. MAIN ST (BURKITTSVILLE)
UNITS: E281
12:54 pm E281 reports a blown fuse on a utility pole. Utility company notified
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15 / RT464 (POINT OF ROCKS)
UNITS: A148, E141
12:48 pm E141 on scene, on Rte. 464, west US-15; checking on occupants.
12:52 pm A148 obtained patient refusal. Fire/EMS clearing the scene when ready.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

13100 block OLD NATIONAL PIKE — TOWN AND COUNTRY AUTO (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: BR156
1:48 pm BR156 on scene, reports a transformer arcing. All power in the area is out. Utility company notified.
1:56 pm Frederick ECC advises BR156 that Potomac Edison has a 1-2 hr ETA. BR156 reports transformer has burned itself out.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

JAMES MONROE HWY (US-15) / POTOMAC OVERLOOK LN
UNITS: E281, A209
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

3600 block SPRING HOLLOW LN (CENTERVILLE)
UNITS: E231, PE251, TT23
9:53 pm E231 on the scene, nothing evident. Investigating.
10:00 pm E231 reports negative readings on the interior. All gas appliances are secured. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

I-70EB / RT40A (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E121, E82
9:59 pm E121 alerted to assist MSP.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

6400 block JEFFERSON BLVD (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E72, E201, TW7, C20
10:40 pm C20 on the scene, single story residential. Investigating.
10:43 pm C20 reports homeowner is reporting an odor of gas in the basement.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
TUE Sep 22 🌧️ 61° / 52° Rain ISSUE DAY
WED Sep 23 🌧️ 62° / 50° Chance Light Rain then Cloudy 44% precip
THU Sep 24 🌤️ 64° / 48° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
FRI Sep 25 ☀️ 69° / 52° Sunny 8% precip
SAT Sep 26 🌤️ 69° / 53° Mostly Sunny 13% precip
SUN Sep 27 🌧️ 71° / 53° Slight Chance Rain Showers 19% precip
MON Sep 28 🌤️ 71° / 54° Mostly Sunny 5% precip
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