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Thursday, October 1, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 49
Coverage period Wednesday, September 30, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Landsdale Aly Rollover, Kingfisher Dr — European Wax Center 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 I-70 westbound near MOUNT TABOR RD in Myersville at 6:54 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance 89, WCM752, Advanced Life Support 8, Engine 82, Rescue Engine 74, Engine 121, WCE161, EMS Supervisor 901 and Battalion Chief 903. At 6:58 a.m., Ambulance 89 arrived. 3 vehicles involved; 2 on right shoulder, 1 in median. At 6:59 a.m., Engine 82 arrived. Engine 82 established command.

At 9:05 a.m., crews were called to 6100 block SPRINGWATER PL — HAMPTON COURT CONDOS in Spring Ridge for a reported building fire. Responding units included Engine 331, Engine 31, Engine 153, Engine 11, Paramedic Engine 251, Rescue Squad 3, Truck 4, Truck 50, Ambulance 339, Ambulance 38, Advanced Life Support 4, Advanced Life Support 31, C3-B, C15-C, Battalion Chief 901, Battalion Chief 902, EMS Supervisor 902, TRNBC900, VOLAC900 and SAF901. At 9:07 a.m., Battalion Chief 901 arrived. 3-story garden apartment with smoke showing. BC901 establishing command. At 9:08 a.m., conducting 360-assessment.

A reported vehicle accident - rollover brought crews to LANDSDALE ALY near HAVEN PARK CIR in Monrovia at 3:22 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance 259, Advanced Life Support 23, Paramedic Engine 251, Rescue Squad 15, Tiller Truck 23, C15-B, Battalion Chief 903 and EMS Supervisor 901. At 3:25 p.m., Paramedic Engine 251 arrived. single vehicle rollover; occupant is on the sidewalk. At 3:26 p.m., reports one patient for evaluation; holding A259, ALS23, PE251. Other responding units in service.

Crews were dispatched to 1700 block KINGFISHER DR — EUROPEAN WAX CENTER in Shops At Monocacy at 8:38 a.m. for a reported gas odor inside. Responding units included Engine 111, Engine 291, Tower 11, Tower 1 and TRNBC900. At 8:44 a.m., TRNBC900 arrived. normal conditions. TRNBC900 established command. At 8:47 a.m., E111, E291 conducting meter readings, negative readings thus far.

At 8:02 p.m., crews were called to GAS HOUSE PIKE near WOODRIDGE RD for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 249, Advanced Life Support 17, Rescue Squad 24, Engine 111, C24-B and EMS Supervisor 902. At 8:12 p.m., Rescue Squad 24 arrived. Rescue Squad 24 established command. At 8:14 p.m., A249, EMS902 evaluating one patient.

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A reported motorcycle accident brought crews to US-15 near 7MM at 8:36 a.m. Responding units included Ambulance 209, Advanced Life Support 20, Rescue Squad 20, Engine 201, EMS Supervisor 902 and Battalion Chief 903. At 8:41 a.m., Ambulance 209 arrived. single motorcycle rider conscious and alert on side of the roadway. At 8:48 a.m., obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene.

Crews were dispatched to 1800 block EVANS RD at 12:24 a.m. for a reported gas leak inside. Responding units included Engine 291, Engine 11 and Truck 50. At 12:24 a.m., reports strong reading of gas. Engine 291 requested additional resources, as well as Washington Gas to respond. At 12:35 a.m., investigating adjacent residences. E291 securing gas supply to adjacent residence.

At 1:32 a.m., crews were called to 5100 block MCLAUREN LN in Ballenger Creek for a reported gas leak inside. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 311, Engine 31 and Rescue Squad 3. At 1:39 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at a two-story middle of the row townhouse and found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine 311 began investigating. At 1:42 p.m., setting up fan for ventilation.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations24observed during the day
Peak traffic hour5 p.m.5 reports
Top corridorUS-157 reports
  • Disabled Vehicles7
  • Crashes6
  • Congestion4
  • Debris/Hazards2
  • Closures1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

THURSDAY OCT 1
High 83° • Low 63°

Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

FRIDAY OCT 2
High 87° • Low 57°

A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 40%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

5 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

GERONIMO DR

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney asphalt patching lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

MONOCACY BLVD

Limited Public Access, all directions. 2 lane(s) open. Construction.

CLEAREDFrederick City

MONOCACY BLVD

Limited Public Access, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

2 things to know for Thursday, Oct. 1

CITY3 PM

City Council Community and Culture Committee

The City of Frederick's City Council Community and Culture Committee meets at City Hall Boardroom, Channel 99.

CITY6 PM–7 PM

City Council Public Meeting

The City of Frederick's City Council Public Meeting meets at City Hall Boardroom, Channel 99.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Wednesday, September 30. Excludes medical calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Inside

1800 block EVANS RD
UNITS: E291, E11, T50
12:24 am E291 reports strong reading of gas. Requesting additional resources, as well as Washington Gas to respond.
12:35 am E11 investigating adjacent residences. E291 securing gas supply to adjacent residence.
12:46 am Crews note elevated readings in dispatched residence. Slightly elevated readings in adjacent residence
1:39 am E291 reports high CO readings were observed in all 3 levels of the residence. Ventilation completed. All units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Inside

5100 block MCLAUREN LN (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: PE311, E31, R3
1:39 am PE311 on the scene, 2-story middle of the row townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating.
1:42 pm R3 setting up fan for ventilation.
1:51 pm PE311 metered all 3 levels of the townhouse. Negative findings. Slight odor on second floor, ventilation completed. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

100 block S. MARKET ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

I-70WB / MOUNT TABOR RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, WCM752, ALS8, E82, RE74, E121, WCE161, EMS901, BC903
6:58 am A89 on scene, 3 vehicles involved; 2 on right shoulder, 1 in median.
6:59 am E82 on scene, establishing command.
7:02 am E82 reports one patient trapped.
7:04 am E82 reports second patient for evaluation, out of vehicle.
7:05 am A89 requesting MedEvac. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for WB lanes.
7:10 am BC903 on scene, assuming command.
7:12 am RE74 reports patient extricated.
7:22 am BC903 reports both directions of I-70 shut down to accommodate landing of Trooper 3.
7:34 am BC903 reports Trooper 3 airborne, enroute to Shock Trauma.
7:42 am WCM752 transporting second patient, Pri. 2/C to Meritus Medical Center.
7:43 am BC903 reports all Fire / Rescue units clearing the scene. I-70WB to remain closed for a period of time as MSP conduct crash investigation.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

US-15 / 7MM
UNITS: A209, ALS20, R20, E201, EMS902, BC903
8:41 am A209 on scene, single motorcycle rider conscious and alert on side of the roadway.
8:48 am A209 obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

1700 block KINGFISHER DR — EUROPEAN WAX CENTER (SHOPS AT MONOCACY)
UNITS: E111, E291, TW11, TW1, TRNBC900
8:44 am TRNBC900 on the scene, normal conditions. Establishing command.
8:47 am E111, E291 conducting meter readings, negative readings thus far.
8:51 am E111, E291 checking adjacent businesses.
8:57 am E291 gained access to California Tortilla, investigating slight odor.
9:01 am E291 located 2 pilot lights that were out on the appliance. Negative meter readings. Building ventilated. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Inside

6200 block E. HUFF BLVD (FT. DETRICK)
UNITS: E501, E11, T50
8:42 am BC950 cancelling E11, T50. E501, BC950 handling call.
8:48 am E501 reports situation has been mitigated. E501 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

BALL RD / TABLER RD
UNITS: A239, TT23, C23-B
8:48 am TT23 on scene, reports single vehicle involved with utility pole and phone wires down. No patient requiring EMS. Utility company notified.
WEATHER & UTILITIES

Wires Down Or Arcing

BALL RD / REELS MILL RD, IAO
UNITS: E231
8:48 am Wires down related to accident on Ball Rd at Tabler Rd.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

6100 block SPRINGWATER PL — HAMPTON COURT CONDOS (SPRING RIDGE)
UNITS: E331, E31, E153, E11, PE251, R3, T4, T50, A339, A38, ALS4, ALS31, C3-B, C15-C, BC901, BC902, EMS902, TRNBC900, VOLAC900, SAF901
9:07 am BC901 on scene, 3-story garden apartment with smoke showing. BC901 establishing command.
9:08 am E331 conducting 360-assessment.
9:11 am E31, E331 leading the investigation group.
9:11 am E31 requesting EMS for a burn patient.
9:12 am E1 reports sprinkler activation on first floor. E331 reports basement is clear.
9:14 am E331 investigating possible burned food on stove in first floor apartment.
9:15 am VOLAC900 reports EMS have a burn patient, Pri. 2. Requesting MedEvac and EMS Supervisor. Will transport patient to Trooper 3’s hangar.
9:24 am E31 reports fire extinguished, crews mitigating water damage.
9:27 am BC902 continuing to hold E331, E31, TT4, R3, A339, A38, ALS4, EMS902. Other units may go in service.
9:28 am M339 transporting patient to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport.
9:19 pm E31 reports search is negative in affected apartment.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

1300 block N. EAST ST — EAST STREET LIBERTY (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
12:06 pm PE23 alerted to assist a citizen with a stuck wheelchair.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

1000 block W. SEVENTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, PE23
12:54 pm PE23 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Occupants are out.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

7800 block WORMANS MILL RD — REAR OF MASAGE ENVY
UNITS: E111
PUBLIC SAFETY

Helicopter Landing Zone

100 block E. MAIN ST — THURMONT CARNIVAL GROUNDS
UNITS: E102, TRPR3
2:40 pm Trooper 3 alerted for a patient suffering injuries after a fall that occurred at a business nearby.
2:53 pm EMS902 canceling Trooper 3; patient will be transported via ground to Meritus Medical Center.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

CRESTWOOD BLVD / EDENTON CT
UNITS: A319, PE311, EMS901
2:48 pm PE311 on the scene, one pedestrian on the sidewalk, conscious and alert.
2:59 pm A319 transporting Pri. 3 patient to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

LANDSDALE ALY / HAVEN PARK CIR (MONROVIA)
UNITS: A259, ALS23, PE251, R15, TT23, C15-B, BC903, EMS901
3:25 pm PE251 on the scene, single vehicle rollover; occupant is on the sidewalk.
3:26 pm PE251 reports one patient for evaluation; holding A259, ALS23, PE251. Other responding units in service.
3:48 pm M259 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

RT340WB / CATHOLIC CHURCH RD
UNITS: E201, PE52
3:31 pm E201 on scene, 1/2-mile prior to Catholic Church Rd, vehicle on the shoulder. Nothing evident.
3:33 pm E201 placing PE52 in service.
3:34 pm E201 reports fire extinguished prior to arrival. E201 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

100 block E. SIXTEENTH ST — SIXTEENTH STREET APTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
5:27 pm PE23 reports caller was able to exit the elevator on their own. PE23 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

8200 block WOODSBORO PIKE — CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: A249, R24
6:28 pm R24 on the scene, checking on occupants.
6:34 pm A249 obtained 2 patient refusals. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

5800 block BALLENGER CREEK PIKE — SUBARU
UNITS: A319, PE311
6:38 pm PE311, A319 on the scene; 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

3500 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — BODY IMAGE THERAPY CENTER
UNITS: E141, PE311, TT23
8:05 pm E141 on the scene, nothing evident.
8:14 pm E141 reports nothing found after performing meter readings. All units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

GAS HOUSE PIKE / WOODRIDGE RD
UNITS: A249, ALS17, R24, E111, C24-B, EMS902
8:12 pm R24 on scene, establishing command.
8:14 pm A249, EMS902 evaluating one patient.
8:28 pm M249 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

600 block E. PATRICK ST — RECOVERY VILLAGE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
8:54 pm E31 on the scene, nothing evident, investigating. .
9:00 pm E31 reports accidental alarm. E31 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Odor Of Smoke Inside

1600 block PINDER ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E31, R3
9:17 pm PE23 on scene of a 4-story apartment complex. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:24 pm PE23 confirms active smoke detector in the dispatched apartment.
9:43 pm PE23 made access to the apartment, nothing found. Smoke detectors have been reset. Units in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
WED Sep 30 🌤️ 79° / 60° Mostly Sunny ISSUE DAY
THU Oct 1 🌫️ 83° / 63° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 1% precip
FRI Oct 2 🌧️ 87° / 57° Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 39% precip
SAT Oct 3 🌤️ 68° / 53° Mostly Sunny 16% precip
SUN Oct 4 🌧️ 66° / 55° Chance Rain Showers 30% precip
MON Oct 5 🌤️ 69° / 45° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
TUE Oct 6 ☀️ 60° / 42° Sunny 0% precip
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