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Sunday, October 4, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 52
Coverage period Saturday, October 3, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, House Fire at Brigade Cir and House Fire at Clarendon Ter

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

Crews were dispatched to 2100 block BRIGADE CIR in Canon Bluff at 3:20 a.m. for a reported house fire. Responding units included Engine 291, Engine 501, Paramedic Engine 23, Engine 31, Engine 121, Rescue Squad 3, Tower 1, Ambulance 299, Advanced Life Support 29, Engine 221, Battalion Chief 902, Battalion Chief 903 and Safety 901. At 3:25 a.m., Battalion Chief 902 arrived at a two-story single-family residence and found nothing evident. Occupants have evacuated. BC902 establishing command. E291 leading the investigative group. At 3:26 a.m., completed the 360-assessment, change in election to 3-stories on Charlie side (rear), nothing more evident on all sides.

At 12:38 p.m., crews were called to 4900 block CLARENDON TER in Ballenger Creek for a reported house fire. Responding units included Engine 141, Engine 501, Engine 201, Engine 121, Engine 31, Rescue Squad 20, Tower 1, Truck 50, Rescue Squad 2, Ambulance 38, Advanced Life Support 31, Chief 1, Battalion Chief 901, Battalion Chief 903 and Safety 901. At 12:45 p.m., Safety 901 arrived at a 3-story townhouse and found nothing evident. At 12:46 p.m., Chief 1 arrived. reports occupants turned on the HVAC and heard a “pop” noise. Light smoke conditions on the interior.

A reported service call brought crews to 700 block CANAL TOWN ST in Brunswick at 9:07 a.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 52 and Truck 5. At 9:08 a.m., alerted to investigate an audible alarm. At 9:13 a.m., Paramedic Engine 52 arrived. Paramedic Engine 52 confirmed that an audible alarm. Unable to gain access.

Crews were dispatched to LANDER RD near RTE. 340 in Jefferson at 3:21 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 198, Rescue Squad 20 and Engine 201. At 3:24 p.m., Rescue Squad 20 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Rescue Squad 20 began checking on the occupants. At 3:27 p.m., reports collision is property damage only. A198, E201 in service. No injuries. R20 remaining on scene for arrival of PD.

At 3:53 a.m., crews were called to 300 block SELWYN DR — SUNSET VILLA for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 23 and Tiller Truck 4. At 3:55 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. normal conditions. Paramedic Engine 23 began investigating. At 4:01 a.m., reports a malfunctioning alarm. Units in service.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported commercial fire alarm brought crews to 1000 block CAPISTRANO CT — PROSPECT HALL APARTMENTS at 1:24 p.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 311 and Tower 1. At 1:32 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at a 3-story garden apartment building and found nothing evident. At 1:40 p.m., reports a malfunctioning alarm. Units in service.

Crews were dispatched to 100 block HILL ST — HILL STREET PARK at 8:02 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. Responding units included Ambulance 18 and Engine 11. At 8:03 p.m., Frederick ECC reported that incident originally dispatched as an automatic crash notification, however FPD believes it may be from a suspect who has left the scene. At 8:04 p.m., confirms no patient.

Frederick Scanner logged 17 incidents during the day, with 25 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 8:00 p.m., when 4 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations135observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.22 reports
Top corridorI-708 reports
  • Congestion116
  • Debris/Hazards6
  • Disabled Vehicles3
  • Closures3
  • Crashes1
  • Roadwork1

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

SUNDAY OCT 4
High 64° • Low 58°

Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 70%
MONDAY OCT 5
High 70° • Low 44°

Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 2 to 12 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

A quiet civic day for Sunday, Oct. 4

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 Saturday, October 3. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8800 block BIGGS FORD RD — LONZA BIOSCIENCE (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E111, TW11
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

2100 block BRIGADE CIR (CANON BLUFF)
UNITS: E291, E501, PE23, E31, E121, R3, TW1, A299, ALS29, E221, BC902, BC903, SAF901
3:25 am BC902 on the scene, 2-story single-family residence. Nothing evident. Occupants have evacuated. BC902 establishing command. E291 leading the investigative group.
3:26 am E291 completed the 360-assessment, change in election to 3-stories on Charlie side (rear), nothing more evident on all sides.
3:29 am E291 reports first and second floor are clear, a slight haze in basement. TW1 crew jointing E291 crew in basement to locate source.
3:37 am E291, TW1 continuing to investigate source. BC902 holding E291, E501, TW1. Other units in service.
3:45 am BC902 reports crews located a tripped circuit breaker on the furnace. Furnace had elevated temperature readings on the thermal imaging camera. Power secured to the furnace, homeowner advised to have the units serviced. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

300 block SELWYN DR — SUNSET VILLA
UNITS: PE23, TT4
3:55 am PE23 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
4:01 am PE23 reports a malfunctioning alarm. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

700 block CANAL TOWN ST (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: PE52, T5
9:08 am PE52 alerted to investigate an audible alarm.
9:13 am PE52 on scene, confirming an audible alarm. Unable to gain access.
9:25 am PE52 made access, confirming a put of food left on the stove. Requesting T5 to respond to provide ventilation.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. SOUTH ST / S. JEFFERSON ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, TT4
11:08 am A38 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

5300 block SPECTRUM DR — SLEEP INN & SUITES (FREDERICK)
UNITS: TT4, PE311
12:44 pm PE311 reports occupant is out. Securing power to the elevator.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

4900 block CLARENDON TER (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: E141, E501, E201, E121, E31, R20, TW1, T50, R2, A38, ALS31, C1, BC901, BC903, SAF901
12:45 pm SAF901 on the scene, 3-story townhouse. Nothing evident.
12:46 pm C1 on the scene, reports occupants turned on the HVAC and heard a “pop” noise. Light smoke conditions on the interior.
12:49 pm C1 reports circuit breaker secured to the HVAC unit. Continuing to hold E141, TW1. Other units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1000 block CAPISTRANO CT — PROSPECT HALL APARTMENTS
UNITS: PE311, TW1
1:32 pm PE311 on the scene, 3-story garden apartment building. Nothing evident.
1:40 pm PE311 reports a malfunctioning alarm. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1000 block CAPISTRANO CT — PROSPECT HALL APARTMENTS
UNITS: PE311
2:21 pm PE311 on scene, nothing evident. Investigating.
2:29 pm PE311 located a malfunctioning smoke detector in a first floor apartment. PE311 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

LANDER RD / RTE. 340 (JEFFERSON)
UNITS: A198, R20, E201
3:24 pm R20 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
3:27 pm R20 reports collision is property damage only. A198, E201 in service. No injuries. R20 remaining on scene for arrival of PD.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Atv Accident

6300 block OLD NATIONAL PIKE (BOONSBORO)
UNITS: R8
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

100 block HILL ST — HILL STREET PARK
UNITS: A18, E11
8:03 pm Frederick ECC reports incident originally dispatched as an automatic crash notification, however FPD believes it may be from a suspect who has left the scene.
8:04 pm E11 confirms no patient.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block E. ALL SAINTS ST — ALL SAINTS PARKING DECK (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

200 block E. SECOND ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: R3
8:40 pm R3 reports occupants have been removed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

SCHIFFERSTADT BLVD / E. CHURCH ST, IAO (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
8:41 pm PE23 reports wastewater treatment plant is conducting their normal business.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SAT Oct 3 ☁️ 69° / 58° Cloudy ISSUE DAY
SUN Oct 4 🌧️ 64° / 58° Rain Showers Likely 66% precip
MON Oct 5 ☀️ 70° / 44° Sunny 0% precip
TUE Oct 6 ☀️ 64° / 44° Sunny 0% precip
WED Oct 7 ☀️ 69° / 50° Sunny 0% precip
THU Oct 8 ☀️ 74° / 52° Sunny 0% precip
FRI Oct 9 ☀️ 73° / 52° Sunny 1% precip
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