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Friday, October 9, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 57
Coverage period Thursday, October 8, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Ball Road Rollover Among Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to 5300 block NEW DESIGN RD — GIANT FOOD in Kingsbrook Plaza at 9:24 a.m. for a reported building fire. Responding units included Engine 141, Paramedic Engine 311, Engine 33, Paramedic Engine 23, Engine 331, Rescue Squad 3, Tiller Truck 4, Tower 1, Ambulance 319, Advanced Life Support 31, Chief 1, Battalion Chief 903, Battalion Chief 901 and Safety 901. At 9:25 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. Exterior conditions were normal, and crews investigated a report of smoke in the building. At 9:26 a.m., Safety 901 arrived. Safety 901 established command. The building was being evacuated.

At 11:48 a.m., crews were called to 7200 block BEECHTREE LN in Braddock Heights for a reported building fire. Responding units included Engine 121, Rescue Engine 74, Engine 11, Engine 33, Engine 201, Rescue Squad 8, Tower 7, Tiller Truck 4, Ambulance 129, Advanced Life Support 8, Battalion Chief 903, Battalion Chief 901 and Safety 901. At 11:47 a.m., Engine 121 arrived. Engine 121 found nothing evident. Engine 121 began investigating. At 11:49 a.m., Engine 121 contacted the homeowner and conducted a 360-assessment. No hazards were present. It was a good-intent call, and all units returned to service.

A reported rollover vehicle accident brought crews to BALL RD near REELS MILL RD at 9:26 a.m. Responding units included Engine 231, Rescue Squad 15, Ambulance 38, Advanced Life Support 23, Tiller Truck 23, Hazmat 33, HMSU33, Chief 23, C23-B, EMS Supervisor 901 and Operations Deputy Chief 900. At 9:29 a.m., Chief 23 arrived. Chief 23 confirmed the incident involved an overturned dump truck. C23 was establishing command. At 9:30 a.m., reports indicated the driver had self-extricated. A38, ALS23, E231 and TT23 remained on the call. Other responding units returned to service.

Crews were dispatched to MONOCACY BLVD near MILL POND RD at 2:27 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 299, Advanced Life Support 29, Rescue Squad 24, Engine 291, EMS Supervisor 902, MCH901 and Battalion Chief 902. At 2:30 p.m., MCH901 arrived and began checking on an e-bike rider. At 2:32 p.m., Engine 291 arrived. Engine 291 established command.

At 10:00 a.m., crews were called to 8400 block GAS HOUSE PIKE for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 247, Ambulance 19, Advanced Life Support 17, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 33 and EMS Supervisor 901. At 10:06 a.m., Rescue Squad 3 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Rescue Squad 3 began checking on the occupants. At 10:09 a.m., Rescue Squad 3 requested an additional ambulance.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT - ROLLOVER, BALL RD / REELS MILL RD. Photo credit: Frederick County Fire / Rescue.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT - ROLLOVER, BALL RD / REELS MILL RD. Photo credit: Frederick County Fire / Rescue.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to RT340EB near US-15 in Jefferson at 12:53 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance 209, Medic 198, Rescue Squad 20, Engine 201, Engine 11 and C1-D. At 12:56 p.m., C1-D arrived. 3 vehicles were involved on the ramp from US-15NB to Rte. 340EB. At 12:58 p.m., M198, A209 and R20 remained on the call. Other units returned to service.

Crews were dispatched to I-70 westbound near Route 17 in Myersville at 4:55 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 89, Ambulance 78, Rescue Squad 8, Rescue Engine 74 and Engine 212. At 4:58 p.m., Ambulance 89 arrived. The incident was I-70WB just before the exit for Rte. 17, with 2 vehicles in the fast lane. Ambulance 89 began checking on the occupants. At 5:01 p.m., reports indicated the collision involved property damage only. Units were clearing the scene when ready.

Frederick Scanner logged 20 incidents during the day, with 47 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 9:00 a.m., when 3 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations311observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.69 reports
Top corridorI-7011 reports
  • Congestion264
  • Crashes17
  • Closures13
  • Disabled Vehicles9
  • Roadwork6

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

FRIDAY OCT 9
High 74° • Low 51°

Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 0 to 6 mph.

SATURDAY OCT 10
High 73° • Low 59°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 0 to 6 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

BROADLEAF DR

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Lamberts cable install underground lane closures

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

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, October 8. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block MERCER CT — FAIRFIELD CONDOS
UNITS: PE23, TT4
4:05 am PE23 on the scene, 5-story condominium building. Nothing evident. Investigating report of audible alarm.
4:12 am PE23 reports fire sprinkler pump is active, TT4 investigating sprinkler room on 4th / 5th floor.
4:49 am PE23 reports a malfunction with the fire pump system. Notifications made to building maintenance.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

5300 block NEW DESIGN RD — GIANT FOOD (KINGSBROOK PLAZA)
UNITS: E141, PE311, E33, PE23, E331, R3, TT4, TW1, A319, ALS31, C1, BC903, BC901, SAF901
9:25 am PE311 on the scene, normal exterior conditions. Investigating report of smoke in the building.
9:26 am SAF901 on the scene, establishing command. Building in process of being evacuated.
9:27 am PE311 located a heater on Side Alpha (front) exit that is smoking. Holding PE311, E141, TT4. Other responding units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

BALL RD / REELS MILL RD
UNITS: E231, R15, A38, ALS23, TT23, HM33, HMSU33, C23, C23-B, EMS901, OPSDC900
9:29 am C23 on the scene, confirming a overturned dump truck. C23 Establishing command.
9:30 am C23 reports driver has self-extricated. Holding A38, ALS23, E231, TT23. Other responding units in service.
9:33 am C23 requesting HazMat resources to perform pump-off of fuel.
9:35 am C23 reports dump truck was hauling dirt. Requesting Frederick County Highway Department to provide front-end loader to clear away dirt.
9:49 am A38 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
9:53 am C23 requesting power company to respond for a wire broken off from a utility pole.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

8400 block GAS HOUSE PIKE
UNITS: A247, A19, ALS17, R3, E33, EMS901
10:06 am R3 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
10:09 am R3 requesting additional ambulance.
10:23 am M247 transporting one patient to the hospital.
10:23 am A19 transporting additional patient to the hospital.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

7200 block BEECHTREE LN (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E121, RE74, E11, E33, E201, R8, TW7, TT4, A129, ALS8, BC903, BC901, SAF901
11:47 am E121 on the scene, nothing evident. Investigating.
11:49 am E121 made contact with homeowner, conducted a 360-assessment. No hazards present. Good intent call. All units in service.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

8800 block EUREKA LN (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E111
12:01 pm E111 on the scene, 2-story middle of the row townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating.
12:03 pm E111 reports an accidental activation. E111 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1400 block KEY PKWY, Bldg: B — HICKORY HILL APTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E11, TT4
12:19 pm E11 on the scene, 3-story garden style apartment. Nothing evident. Investigating.
12:22 pm E11 reports a smoke detector had a low battery. Battery has been replaced. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1200 block HILLCREST DR — HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: E33, T50
12:21 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT340EB / US-15 (JEFFERSON)
UNITS: A209, M198, R20, E201, E11, C1-D
12:56 pm C1-D on the scene, 3 vehicles involved on the ramp from US-15NB to Rte. 340EB.
12:58 pm C1-D holding M198, A209, R20. Other units in service.
1:17 pm A209 obtained 2 patient refusals.
1:19 pm A198 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Fuel Spill

LIBERTY RD / DANCE HALL RD (MT. PLEASANT)
UNITS: E172, BC902
2:23 pm BC902 in the area, reports truck that was leaking. The fluid is headed east on Rte. 26 toward Libertytown.
2:29 pm BC902 reports the fluid along the roadway, stretches for a considerable distance, and is drying up.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

MONOCACY BLVD / MILL POND RD
UNITS: A299, ALS29, R24, E291, EMS902, MCH901, BC902
2:30 pm MCH901 on the scene, checking on e-bike rider.
2:32 pm E291 on the scene, establishing command.
2:33 pm E291 requesting MedEvac for a critical patient. EMS will transport to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport.
2:37 pm BC902 on the scene, assuming command. Updating the landing zone (LZ) for Trooper 3: Frederick Health Village off of Monocacy Blvd.
2:59 pm BC902 reports patient on board M299, working trauma Code.
3:04 pm BC902 reports M299 with EMS902 and Medic from Trooper 3 transporting working trauma Code by ground to FHH.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

7800 block OAK LEAF CT
UNITS: E172
3:10 pm E172 on the scene, confirming wires down across 7800 Block of Chestnut Grove Rd.
3:11 pm E172 requesting Fire-Police for traffic control. Utility company notified.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / RT17 (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, A78, R8, RE74, E212
4:58 pm A89 on scene, I-70WB just prior to the exit for Rte. 17; 2 vehicles in the fast lane. Checking on occupants.
5:01 pm A89 reports collision is property damage only. Units clearing the scene when ready.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

FINGERBOARD RD / GREEN VALLEY RD
UNITS: PE251
5:39 pm PE251 checked the area, nothing found. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

2500 block EMERSON DR — WHITTIER
UNITS: E11
7:15 pm E11 located an BBQ smoker in the rear yard of the dispatched residence. No hazards.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

100 block S. BENTZ ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33, PE23, TT4, A38
8:43 pm E33 on the scene, 2-story multi-family dwelling. Nothing evident.
8:46 pm E33 reports pan of burned food on the stove. Holding E33, TT4 for ventilation.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Co Det Sounding

5700 block DUKE CT (KINGSBROOK)
UNITS: PE311
11:31 pm PE311 performed meter readings. Nothing found. PE311 in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Oct 8 ☀️ 77° / 45° Sunny ISSUE DAY
FRI Oct 9 ☀️ 74° / 51° Sunny 0% precip
SAT Oct 10 🌤️ 73° / 59° Mostly Sunny 45% precip
SUN Oct 11 🌧️ 67° / 63° Rain Showers 90% precip
MON Oct 12 🌧️ 74° / 61° Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy 56% precip
TUE Oct 13 🌤️ 77° / 56° Mostly Sunny 15% precip
WED Oct 14 🌤️ 68° / 51° Mostly Sunny 14% precip
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