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Saturday, October 10, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 58
Coverage period Friday, October 9, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Vehicle Accident - Entrapment at Stauffer Road and Vehicle Accident at Fingerboard Road

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

Crews were dispatched to STAUFFER RD near CRUM RD, IAO in Walkersville at 11:20 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance 247, Advanced Life Support 17, Rescue Squad 24, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 111, C11-B, Battalion Chief 902 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 11:24 a.m., C11-B arrived. one vehicle in the roadway with a utility pole down on the vehicle. At 11:26 a.m., reports one patient for evaluation.

At 10:24 a.m., crews were called to 7900 block FINGERBOARD RD in Urbana for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 239, Advanced Life Support 23, Rescue Squad 14, Engine 231, Tiller Truck 23, EMS Supervisor 901 and Chief 23. At 10:27 a.m., Chief 23 arrived. vehicle into a utility pole. Occupant still inside. Chief 23 established command. At 10:31 a.m., Chief 23 requested Fire-Police to shut down Rte. 80 between Park Mills Rd and Hopeland Rd.

A reported vehicle accident brought crews to US-15 southbound near AUBURN RD in Catoctin Furnace at 5:26 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance 229, Ambulance 299, Rescue Squad 10, Paramedic Engine 102, Engine 291, Engine 221 and Battalion Chief 902. At 5:33 p.m., Rescue Squad 10 arrived. Single vehicle in the median. Rescue Squad 10 began checking on the occupants. At 5:35 p.m., reports 2 patients for evaluation. A229, R10 and E102 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

Crews were dispatched to 13600 block UNIONVILLE RD at 7:20 p.m. for a reported house fire. Responding units included Engine 172, Carroll County Engine 141, Engine 152, Carroll County Engine 101, Engine 162, Engine Tanker 114, Rescue Squad 15, Tower 11, Tanker 17, CCK14, CCEK84, Ambulance 179, Advanced Life Support 17, Chief 17, Battalion Chief 901, Battalion Chief 902 and Safety 901. At 7:22 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that there is a controlled burn on file in the area. BC901 reducing all units down to a non-emergency response. At 7:25 p.m., Chief 17 arrived. Chief 17 confirmed that a large pile of brush on fire. Property owners has burn permit on fire as well as water source. All units in service.

At 10:50 a.m., crews were called to I-70 eastbound near Route 17 in Myersville for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 89, Ambulance 78, Rescue Squad 8, Rescue Engine 74 and Engine 121. At 10:53 a.m., in the area, attempting to locate. Frederick ECC advises call received from third-party provides updated location possibly between Ridge Rd and Hollow Rd. At 11:01 a.m., reports nothing found between Rte. 17 and Washington County line.

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A reported appliance fire contained brought crews to 5600 block JEFFERSON BLVD at 3:04 p.m. Responding units included Engine 121, Engine 201, Tower 7, Engine Tanker 204 and C20-B. At 3:08 p.m., Engine 121 arrived at a two-story residential and found nothing evident. At 3:14 p.m., reports crews located a small fire contained in the dryer. Crews in process of ventilating the residence.

Crews were dispatched to 5200 block WESTVIEW DR — GOLDS GYM at 10:13 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - high mechanism. Responding units included Ambulance 318, Advanced Life Support 31, Paramedic Engine 311, Rescue Squad 3, Battalion Chief 903 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 10:13 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. vehicle into the building. The occupants were outside. At 10:14 a.m., reports property damage collision only. No injuries. A318 and PE311 remained on the call.

Frederick Scanner logged 22 incidents during the day, with 39 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 7:00 p.m., when 5 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations393observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.59 reports
Top corridorI-706 reports
  • Congestion339
  • Crashes15
  • Roadwork11
  • Disabled Vehicles9
  • Closures7
  • Debris/Hazards2

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

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

SATURDAY OCT 10
High 72° • Low 59°

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 1 to 6 mph.

SUNDAY OCT 11
High 67° • Low 63°

Rain before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Rain chance 100%
MONDAY OCT 12
High 74° • Low 59°

A chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Rain chance 40%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

4 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Pleasants Construction sidewalk construction work lane and sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

E SOUTH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction.

CLEAREDFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. HMF Paving sidewalk repair parking lane and sidewalk closures

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Friday, October 9. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

400 block E. PATRICK ST — SAPUTO DAIRY (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33, TT4
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

12500 block JESSE SMITH RD
UNITS: E152, PE251, A158
7:54 am E152 on scene, smoke from the hood of the vehicle, no fire present.
7:57 am E152 requesting ambulance for one with minor burns to hair. Small fire in the engine compartment.
8:08 am A158 evaluating one patient.
8:14 am A158 requesting ALS resource.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

1800 block WHISPERING MEADOW CT (WALNUT RIDGE)
UNITS: E11
8:55 am E11 on the scene, reports active smoke detectors, unable to make access to the residence (homeowner not answering door). House appears to be filled with smoke. Requesting full assignment to be dispatched.
8:57 am E11 reports homeowner finally answered door. No smoke nor fire present. Upon further inspection, windows on the residence have a haze, which appeared to be smoke. Cancelling Box Alarm assignment. E11 crew speaking with homeowner about fixing smoke detectors, but resident is not allowing them in.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1500 block TILCO DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E331, TT4
9:25 am TT4 reports occupants are testing the alarm system. No fire department services needed.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - High Mechanism - Als

5200 block WESTVIEW DR — GOLDS GYM
UNITS: A318, ALS31, PE311, R3, BC903, EMS902
10:13 am PE311 on the scene, vehicle into the building. Occupants are out.
10:14 am PE311 reports property damage collision only. No injuries. Holding A318, PE311.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

7900 block FINGERBOARD RD (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, ALS23, R14, E231, TT23, EMS901, C23
10:27 am C23 on the scene, vehicle into a utility pole. Occupant still inside. Establishing command.
10:31 am C23 requesting Fire-Police to shut down Rte. 80 between Park Mills Rd and Hopeland Rd.
10:39 am C23 reports patient has been extricated, EMS assessing in A239. C23 requesting utility company to respond to repair damaged pole.
10:45 am M239 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / RT17 (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, A78, R8, RE74, E121
10:53 am A89 in the area, attempting to locate. Frederick ECC advises call received from third-party provides updated location possibly between Ridge Rd and Hollow Rd.
11:01 am R8 reports nothing found between Rte. 17 and Washington County line.
11:02 am A78 reports nothing found on I-70EB between Rte. 17 and Rte. 40A.
11:09 am All responding units checked the area, nothing found.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

STAUFFER RD / CRUM RD, IAO (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: A247, ALS17, R24, R3, E111, C11-B, BC902, EMS902
11:24 am C11-B on the scene, one vehicle in the roadway with a utility pole down on the vehicle.
11:26 am C11-B reports one patient for evaluation.
11:27 am C11-B reports no entrapment.
11:29 am BC902 on scene, establishing command.
11:30 am BC902 requesting utility companies to expedite, patient is still inside vehicle. Utility companies need to secure power / stabilize pole before patient can be removed.
12:14 pm E111 reports patient has been removed from vehicle. A247, ALS17 evaluating patient.
12:22 pm M247 transporting a patient with serious injuries to FHH.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

8600 block REICHS FORD RD
UNITS: E331
FIRE & RESCUE

Appliance Fire Contained

5600 block JEFFERSON BLVD
UNITS: E121, E201, TW7, EK204, C20-B
3:08 pm E121 on the scene, 2-story residential. Nothing evident.
3:14 pm C20-B reports crews located a small fire contained in the dryer. Crews in process of ventilating the residence.
3:22 pm E121 reports dryer has been removed from second floor of the residence. Continuing to hold units on scene while ventilation is completed.
3:30 pm Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

100 block STADIUM DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A318, PE311, EMS901
3:12 pm A318, PE311 on the scene; pedestrian conscious and alert.
3:14 pm A318, ALS provider from PE311 assessing patient.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

STONE SCHOOL LN / ZOE LN (PRESERVE AT LONG BRANCH)
UNITS: E331
5:05 pm E331 on the scene, investigating. Smoke evident from the area of the Amvets Farm.
5:15 pm E331 confirms a controlled burn at the Amvets Farm. No fire department services needed.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15SB / AUBURN RD (CATOCTIN FURNACE)
UNITS: A229, A299, R10, PE102, E291, E221, BC902
5:33 pm R10 on the scene. Single vehicle in the median. Checking on occupants.
5:35 pm R10 reports 2 patients for evaluation. Holding A229, R10, E102. Other responding units in service.
5:43 pm A229 obtained 2 patient refusals. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

1000 block W. PATRICK ST — H MART (WESTRIDGE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER)
UNITS: A38, E11
6:59 pm E11 reports collision is property damage. No fire department services needed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Fuel Spill

7900 block REICHS FORD RD — T & S CUSTOMIZING
UNITS: E33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. PATRICK ST / HILLCREST DR (GIKDEN MILE)
UNITS: A18, E11
7:34 pm A18 obtained patient refusal. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

13600 block UNIONVILLE RD
UNITS: E172, CCE141, E152, CCE101, E162, EK114, R15, TW11, K17, CCK14, CCEK84, A179, ALS17, C17, BC901, BC902, SAF901
7:22 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that there is a controlled burn on file in the area. BC901 reducing all units down to a non-emergency response.
7:25 pm C17 on the scene, confirming a large pile of brush on fire. Property owners has burn permit on fire as well as water source. All units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Flooding Condition

6100 block STONECAT CT (LAKE LINGANORE - OAKDALE)
UNITS: E331
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
FRI Oct 9 🌤️ 76° / 48° Mostly Sunny ISSUE DAY
SAT Oct 10 ☁️ 72° / 59° Mostly Cloudy 65% precip
SUN Oct 11 ⛈️ 67° / 63° Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms 100% precip
MON Oct 12 🌧️ 74° / 59° Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 45% precip
TUE Oct 13 🌤️ 79° / 57° Mostly Sunny 13% precip
WED Oct 14 🌤️ 69° / 50° Mostly Sunny 21% precip
THU Oct 15 🌧️ 65° / 53° Chance Rain Showers 30% precip
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