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FREDERICK WATCH
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 42
Coverage period Wednesday, September 23, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Ballenger Creek Pike Rollover, Sugarloaf Pkwy 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 8200 block BLACK HAW CT in Waterside at 4:58 p.m. for a reported shooting. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E111, Battalion Chief BC902, EMS Supervisor EMS902, Ambulance A248 and C24. At 5:00 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that the scene is not yet secure. Units staging until PD provide all-clear. At 5:03 p.m., FCSO advises Fire/EMS may proceed in.

At 10:03 a.m., crews were called to BALLENGER CREEK PIKE near BALLENGER CENTER DR for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance A319, Advanced Life Support ALS31, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E311, C3, Battalion Chief BC903 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 10:06 a.m., Advanced Life Support ALS31 arrived. tractor trailer off the roadway on its wheels. At 10:08 a.m., Battalion Chief BC903 arrived. reports tractor trailer off the edge of the roadway. Property damage only, no injuries. E311 and all other responding units in service remained on the call.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to THOMAS JOHNSON DR near OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE at 10:43 a.m. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Ambulance A37, Rescue Squad R2 and Engine E291. At 10:45 a.m., Engine E291 arrived. two vehicles involved. Checking on occupant. At 10:47 a.m., Engine E291 requested a rescue squad for a door pop to the patient.

Crews were dispatched to 11900 block GLADHILL BROTHERS RD at 2:18 p.m. for a reported electrical hazard inside. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE251, Engine E153, Rescue Squad R15 and Tanker K23. At 2:22 p.m., Paramedic Engine PE251 arrived at a two-story residential and found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine PE251 began investigating. At 2:24 p.m., continuing to hold themselves on the call. Other responding units placed in service.

At 9:52 p.m., crews were called to OLD BUCKLODGE LN near BUCKLODGE RD for a reported house fire. Responding units included Ambulance A239, Ambulance A249, Advanced Life Support ALS23, Tanker K23 and Tiller Truck TT23.

A reported light smoke conditions brought crews to 1700 block KINGFISHER DR — VERIZON in The Shops At Monocacy at 10:37 a.m. Responding units included Engine E111, Engine E162 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 10:43 a.m., Engine E111 arrived. of a single story strip mall. Normal conditions. Engine E111 began investigating. At 10:47 a.m., confirms an odor of smoke on the interior. TT4 checking on the rooftop HVAC units.

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Crews were dispatched to 100 block STEINER WAY in Frederick at 11:43 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine E31, Engine E23 and Tower TW1. At 11:44 a.m., involved in a property damage collision enroute; PE23 added to call. At 11:48 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE23 arrived at a 4-story apartment building and found nothing evident.

At 10:22 a.m., crews were called to 1500 block TILCO DR in Frederick for a reported unknown odor inside. Responding units included Engine E23, Engine E311 and Rescue Squad R3. At 10:24 a.m., Rescue Squad R3 arrived. of a large commercial strip. Normal conditions. Rescue Squad R3 began investigating. At 10:25 a.m., reports contractors on site setting a new HVAC units in place on the roof, the units are burning off the initial plastics. R3 for ventilation remained on the call. All other units in service.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations287observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.64 reports
Top corridorI-2706 reports
  • Congestion253
  • Crashes17
  • Closures9
  • Roadwork3
  • Disabled Vehicles2
  • Debris/Hazards1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

THURSDAY SEP 24
High 66° • Low 47°

Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

FRIDAY SEP 25
High 72° • Low 53°

Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

Road closures active today

No newly listed or changed closures since the previous Frederick Watch edition

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

ONGOINGFrederick County

OLD MILL RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Closed for repairs. Major structural component damaged. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Thursday, Sep. 24

COUNTY11 AM–1 PM

2026 FCG Employee Service Awards Ceremony

Frederick County holds 2026 FCG Employee Service Awards Ceremony.

COUNTY2 PM–9 PM

Ice Cream Scooping - Great Frederick Fair

Frederick County holds Ice Cream Scooping - Great Frederick Fair at 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD.

CITY6 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Frederick's Historic Preservation Commission meets at New Location Beginning March 2026: Municipal Annex – Conference Room C and here . 140 W Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 3
Covering Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Wednesday, September 23. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5400 block MOUNT ZION RD — TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
UNITS: E201, TW1
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Flooding Condition

100 block BURGESS HILL WAY — CREEKSIDE AT TASKERS CHANCE
UNITS: E11, A19
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

300 block S. SETON AVE — EMMITSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: E61, TW6
8:58 am E61 on the scene, normal conditions. Building under evacuation.
8:59 am E61 reports student pulled a pull station. Holding E61 to reset system. TW6 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

300 block S. SETON AVE — EMMITSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: E61
9:13 am E61 reports school staff were replacing the pin in the pull station and inadvertently set off the alarm. No hazards. E61 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

BALLENGER CREEK PIKE / BALLENGER CENTER DR
UNITS: A319, ALS31, R3, E311, C3, BC903, EMS901
10:06 am ALS31 on scene, tractor trailer off the roadway on its wheels.
10:08 am BC903 on scene, reports tractor trailer off the edge of the roadway. Property damage only, no injuries. Holding E311, all other responding units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Unknown Odor Inside

1500 block TILCO DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E23, E311, R3
10:24 am R3 on the scene of a large commercial strip. Normal conditions. Investigating.
10:25 am R3 reports contractors on site setting a new HVAC units in place on the roof, the units are burning off the initial plastics. Holding R3 for ventilation. All other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

1700 block KINGFISHER DR — VERIZON (THE SHOPS AT MONOCACY)
UNITS: E111, E162, TT4
10:43 am E111 on the scene of a single story strip mall. Normal conditions. Investigating.
10:47 am E111 confirms an odor of smoke on the interior. TT4 checking on the rooftop HVAC units.
11:13 am E111 report screws, located a malfunctioning HVAC unit on the roof. Power and gas supply to the unit have been secured. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

THOMAS JOHNSON DR / OPOSSUMTOWN PIKE
UNITS: A18, A37, R2, E291
10:45 am E291 on the scene, two vehicles involved. Checking on occupant.
10:47 am E291 requesting a rescue squad for a door pop to the patient.
10:51 am E291 requesting an additional ambulance.
10:56 am A18 transporting one patient to the hospital.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block STEINER WAY (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, E23, TW1
11:44 am E31 involved in a property damage collision enroute; PE23 added to call.
11:48 am PE23 on scene, 4-story apartment building. Nothing evident.
11:55 am PE23 reports alarm activation from clearing crew. Alarm system has been reset.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

RT75 / PRICE RD (GREEN VALLEY)
UNITS: PE251
1:27 pm PE251 checked the area, nothing found. PE251 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

11900 block GLADHILL BROTHERS RD
UNITS: PE251, E153, R15, K23
2:22 pm PE251 on the scene, 2-story residential. Nothing evident. Investigating.
2:24 pm PE251 continuing to hold themselves on the call. Other responding units placed in service.
2:31 pm PE251 located a faulty cable splitter. No fire department services needed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Shooting - Als

8200 block BLACK HAW CT (WATERSIDE)
UNITS: A18, PE23, E111, BC902, EMS902, A248, C24
5:00 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the scene is not yet secure. Units staging until PD provide all-clear.
5:03 pm FCSO advises Fire/EMS may proceed in.
5:04 pm C24 on scene, establishing command.
5:07 pm EMS902 reports patient is Pri. 4.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

3800 block SUGARLOAF PKWY (URBANA)
UNITS: E231
8:01 pm E231 on the scene, investigating.
8:11 pm E231 investigated, negative meter readings. E231 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

2500 block SHELLEY CIR — RIDGEVIEW CONDOS
UNITS: E11, T50
8:52 pm E11 on scene, 3-story apartment building. Nothing evident.
8:55 pm E11 reports no active alarms.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

OLD BUCKLODGE LN / BUCKLODGE RD
UNITS: A239, A249, ALS23, K23, TT23
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
WED Sep 23 ☁️ 64° / 47° Cloudy ISSUE DAY
THU Sep 24 🌤️ 66° / 47° Partly Sunny 0% precip
FRI Sep 25 ☀️ 72° / 53° Sunny 2% precip
SAT Sep 26 ☀️ 75° / 54° Sunny 4% precip
SUN Sep 27 🌤️ 73° / 54° Mostly Sunny 4% precip
MON Sep 28 🌤️ 75° / 53° Mostly Sunny 2% precip
TUE Sep 29 ☀️ 74° / 56° Sunny 2% precip
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