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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 48
Coverage period Tuesday, September 29, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

US-15 Rollover, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to I-70 eastbound near MT. TABOR RD in Myersville at 4:26 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance 78, WCM751, Advanced Life Support 4, Engine 82, Engine 72, Rescue Engine 74, C7, EMSBC900 and EMS Supervisor 901. At 4:26 p.m., still enroute, requesting MedEvac due to nature of call. At 4:31 p.m., EMSBC900 arrived to find two vehicles involved. EMSBC900 established command.

At 8:38 a.m., crews were called to 7800 block WORMANS MILL RD — MARSHALLS in Clemson Corner for a reported building fire. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 23, Engine 111, Engine 162, Engine 291, Engine 501, Engine 31, Rescue Squad 24, Tower 11, Truck 50, Ambulance 299, Advanced Life Support 2, Battalion Chief 902, Battalion Chief 901 and SAF901. At 8:41 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. single-story commercial strip. Paramedic Engine 23 found nothing evident. Building evacuated. PE23 establishing command. At 8:42 a.m., Battalion Chief 902 arrived and assumed command.

A reported vehicle accident - rollover brought crews to US-15 southbound near AUBURN RD in Catoctin Furnace at 7:40 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance 229, Ambulance 299, Advanced Life Support 30, Paramedic Engine 102, Engine 291, Rescue Squad 10, Engine 221, Hazmat 33, HMSU33, Battalion Chief 902 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 7:41 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that fire-Police on scene called-in; reporting a tractor trailer hauling sugar on its side, leaking fuel from saddle tanks. At 7:47 p.m., Rescue Squad 10 arrived. Rescue Squad 10 confirmed that tractor trailer on its side on the shoulder. R10 establishing command.

Crews were dispatched to 7300 block HOLTER RD — REMSBURG PARK in Middletown at 6:49 p.m. for a reported small aircraft accident. Responding units included Engine 72, Engine 121, Rescue Squad 20, EMSUTV31, Ambulance 78, Ambulance 129, Advanced Life Support 20, Brush 75, Brush 205, Battalion Chief 903, SAF901, EMS Supervisor 900 and OPSDC900. At 6:51 p.m., Frederick ECC advises single caller reported a paraglider falling rapidly. OPSDC900, LCBC612 in the area, investigating. At 6:52 p.m., reports paraglider is airborne.

At 2:44 p.m., crews were called to 2400 block OLD NATIONAL PIK in Middletown for a reported shooting. Responding units included Ambulance 78, Advanced Life Support 8, Rescue Engine 74, CAR7, Battalion Chief 903 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 2:45 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that call may be originating from a subject with mental conditions; unable to ascertain the veracity of the information. At 2:48 p.m., Responding units staging away from the scene until MSP secure scene / provide all-clear.

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A reported gas alarm brought crews to 3800 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — BUCKEYSTOWN VET CLINIC at 7:41 a.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 311, Tiller Truck 4, Hazmat 33 and Battalion Chief 901. At 7:44 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that the alarm company made contact with building representative who reports a false alarm. Units continuing in to the scene to verify. At 7:47 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. 2-story Vet clinic. Normal conditions. Paramedic Engine 311 began investigating.

Crews were dispatched to 9000 block OLD HAGERSTOWN RD in Myersville at 6:47 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 89, Advanced Life Support 8, Engine 82, Rescue Engine 74 and EMS Supervisor 901. At 6:49 p.m., Ambulance 89 arrived. one down in the roadway. At 6:56 p.m., Ambulance 89 began evaluating patient; continuing to hold A89, ALS8, E82. Other units in service.

Frederick Scanner logged 25 incidents during the day, with 63 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 8:00 a.m., when 5 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations22observed during the day
Peak traffic hour12 p.m.3 reports
Top corridorI-708 reports
  • Disabled Vehicles11
  • Crashes5
  • Debris/Hazards2

Source: MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

WEDNESDAY SEP 30
High 80° • Low 62°

Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

THURSDAY OCT 1
High 82° • Low 63°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 0 to 3 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

4 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

FAIRVIEW AVE

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving in front of 704 Fairview Avenue lane closures

NEWFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Hasen Global asphalt patch repairs, lane closures

NEWFrederick City

SHOOKSTOWN RD

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Gambrill View Development shared path construction lane and sidewalk closures

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Tuesday, September 29. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Gas Alarm

3800 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — BUCKEYSTOWN VET CLINIC
UNITS: PE311, TT4, HM33, BC901
7:44 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that the alarm company made contact with building representative who reports a false alarm. Units continuing in to the scene to verify.
7:47 am PE311 on scene, 2-story Vet clinic. Normal conditions. Investigating.
7:51 am PE311 reports all alarms reading normal. Continuing to investigate.
7:54 am PE311 investigated, negative meter readings. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block BURGESS HILL WAY — CREEKSIDE AT TASKERS CHANCE
UNITS: E11, T50
8:35 am E11 on scene, 3-story apartment complex. Nothing evident. Investigating.
8:36 am E11 reports sprinkler company is on-site conducting testing / maintenance. No fire department services needed.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

7800 block WORMANS MILL RD — MARSHALLS (CLEMSON CORNER)
UNITS: PE23, E111, E162, E291, E501, E31, R24, TW11, T50, A299, ALS2, BC902, BC901, SAF901
8:41 am PE23 on scene, single-story commercial strip. Nothing evident. Building evacuated. PE23 establishing command.
8:42 am BC902 on scene, assuming command.
8:42 am PE23 reports no haze nor odor on interior. Continuing to investigate.
8:43 am E291 reports nothing evident from Side Charlie (Rear).
8:46 am PE23 reports a slight odor toward rear of store, possibly originating from exterior. BC902 holding PE23, T50. Remainder of units may return in service.
8:53 am BC902 reports crews investigated, nothing found. Good intent. All units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block CREAMERY CT — EMMITSBURG GLASS CO
UNITS: E61, TW6
8:45 am E61 on the scene, 2-story commercial structure. Nothing evident. Investigating.
8:51 am E61 reports a faulty alarm. No hazards present. Alarm system has been reset. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

RT80 / CHAUCER CT (MONROVIA)
UNITS: A259, PE251
8:54 am PE251 in the area, attempting to locate.
8:55 am Frederick ECC they have an open line from the mobile phone, advises they can hear sirens, no verbal communication.
9:00 am PE251 reports they've located a cell phone in the roadway. No vehicles / no crash.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1700 block DITTO AVE — FORT DETRICK (CHAPEL)
UNITS: E501, TW1
8:57 am E501 on scene of a combination educational facility / chapel. Nothing evident. Visual alarm active. Building evacuated. Investigating.
9:03 am E501 reports steam activated the heat detector in the kitchen.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block BURGESS HILL WAY — CREEKSIDE AT TASKERS CHANCE
UNITS: E11, T50
9:30 am E11 on the scene, 3-story apartment building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:31 am E11 reports sprinkler company still on-site testing the system. No fire department services needed. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block LEBEN DR (JEFFERSON TECH PARK)
UNITS: E311, TT4
9:47 am E311 on the scene, 4-story building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
10:17 am E311 located a faulty detector, crew changed it out. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

6400 block ENGLISH MUFFIN WAY
UNITS: E311, TT4
10:24 am E311 on scene, 2-story commercial building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
10:33 am E311 reports worker broke a sprinkler head in the freezer area. E311, TT4 crew in process of draining the system.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5700 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — THE LUBE CENTER (EVERGREEN POINT)
UNITS: PE311, TT4
11:21 am TT4 reports a tripped smoke detector. No hazards found. Detector has been reset, units in service.
11:12 pm PE311 on scene, single-story commercial business. Nothing evident.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

JEFFERSON PIKE / HORINE RD (JEFFERSON)
UNITS: A209, ALS20, R20, EMS902, BC903
12:07 pm R20 made contact with the caller who does not want any EMS services, still wishes PD to respond. Fire/Rescue units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1400 block TRAFALGAR LN
UNITS: EK111, TW11
12:17 pm TW11 on scene, 4-story middle of the group townhome. Nothing evident. Investigating.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Inside

1400 block TANEY AVE — AMERICAN LEGION (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E501, PE23, T50
1:17 pm PE23 on scene, single-story with nothing evident. Investigating.
1:21 pm PE23 performing meter readings. T50 crew to follow-up with their meters.
1:37 pm PE23 reports crews located a small leak at a rooftop HVAC unit. Gas supply to the unit has been secured. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

200 block MOUNTAINSIDE RD
UNITS: PE52, K5
PUBLIC SAFETY

Shooting - Als

2400 block OLD NATIONAL PIK (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: A78, ALS8, RE74, CAR7, BC903, EMS902
2:45 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that call may be originating from a subject with mental conditions; unable to ascertain the veracity of the information.
2:48 pm Responding units staging away from the scene until MSP secure scene / provide all-clear.
3:07 pm FCSO arrived on scene, confirm no shooting. Fire/Rescue units clearing, in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5700 block MAGNOLIA TREE CT — MOUNTAIN GLEN APTS
UNITS: PE311, TT4
3:31 pm PE311 on scene, 3-story garden apartment building. Nothing evident.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

I-70EB / MT. TABOR RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A78, WCM751, ALS4, E82, E72, RE74, C7, EMSBC900, EMS901
4:26 pm E82 still enroute, requesting MedEvac due to nature of call.
4:31 pm EMSBC900 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Establishing command.
4:33 pm EMSBC900 reports one patient alert and oriented. Bystanders report patient was briefly unconscious.
4:36 pm EMSBC900 holding WCM751, E72, RE74, E82, RE74, EMS901. Other units in service
4:39 pm E72 in process of shutting down WB lanes for Trooper 3 while they are in process of landing.
4:49 pm WCM751 evaluating patient prior to transferring to Trooper 3.
4:49 pm WCM751 reports patient has no other injuries other than brief loss of consciousness. WCM751 planning to transport via ground to Meritus Medical Center, Pri. 2.
4:54 pm WCM751 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center. Remaining units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

9000 block OLD HAGERSTOWN RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, ALS8, E82, RE74, EMS901
6:49 pm A89 on scene, one down in the roadway.
6:56 pm A89 evaluating patient; continuing to hold A89, ALS8, E82. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Small Aircraft Accident

7300 block HOLTER RD — REMSBURG PARK (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: E72, E121, R20, EMSUTV31, A78, A129, ALS20, BR75, BR205, BC903, SAF901, EMS900, OPSDC900
6:51 pm Frederick ECC advises single caller reported a paraglider falling rapidly. OPSDC900, LCBC612 in the area, investigating.
6:52 pm OPSDC900 reports paraglider is airborne.
6:53 pm OPSDC900 reports paraglider has landed safely. Good intent call, all units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

US-15SB / AUBURN RD (CATOCTIN FURNACE)
UNITS: A229, A299, ALS30, PE102, E291, R10, E221, HM33, HMSU33, BC902, EMS902
7:41 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that Fire-Police on scene called-in; reporting a tractor trailer hauling sugar on its side, leaking fuel from saddle tanks.
7:47 pm R10 on scene, confirming tractor trailer on its side on the shoulder. R10 establishing command.
7:49 pm R10 reports driver conscious and alert, confined to the vehicle.
7:51 pm R10 unable to affirmatively determine if saddle tank is actively leaking, however due to the position of truck, assuming tank is leaking. Requesting HazMat resources.
7:52 pm BC902 on the scene, assuming command.
7:57 pm A229 evaluating one patient, possible refusal. BC902 continuing to hold A229, ALS30, R10, E102, E221 and HazMat resources. Other units in service.
8:12 pm HM33, HMSU33 on scene, assessing need for fuel containment/ pump-off.
8:39 pm BC902 reports pump-off complete. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

7900 block YELLOW SPRINGS RD, PH2
UNITS: A19, E11
8:29 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that phone owner notified ECC that their phone fell off their car, triggering the Automatic Crash Notification (ACN). No emergency at the dispatched location. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

I-270SB / 25MM (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, MCPE735
10:40 pm E231 in the area, I-270SB toward Hyattstown, attempting to locate.
10:41 pm MCPE735 reports nothing found on I-270NB. E231 clearing units on a good intent.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
TUE Sep 29 ☁️ 73° / 57° Cloudy ISSUE DAY
WED Sep 30 🌫️ 80° / 62° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 0% precip
THU Oct 1 🌤️ 82° / 63° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
FRI Oct 2 🌤️ 86° / 61° Mostly Sunny 33% precip
SAT Oct 3 🌧️ 70° / 56° Chance Rain Showers 52% precip
SUN Oct 4 🌧️ 66° / 54° Rain Showers Likely 55% precip
MON Oct 5 🌧️ 67° / 46° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 15% precip
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