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FREDERICK WATCH
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Monday, October 12, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 60
Coverage period Sunday, October 11, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Point Of Rocks Rd — Stokes Auto Parts Rollover, Multiple Roadway Incidents

Fire responses, rescues and roadway incidents from verified Frederick Scanner reports

Crews were called to I-270 northbound near Route 80 in Urbana at 6:39 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 6:40 a.m., Engine 231 reported single vehicle off the roadway just north of Rte. 80. All occupants appear to be out. At 6:43 a.m., Engine 231 requested additional ambulance and additional ALS resource. At 7:04 a.m., Medic 259 was transporting one patient to FHH. At 7:12 a.m., Medic 319 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center. At 7:13 a.m., Montgomery County Medic (ALS Transport) 735 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.

Crews were called to 3000 block POINT OF ROCKS RD — STOKES AUTO PARTS at 1:23 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. At 1:30 a.m., Ambulance 209 arrived. vehicle on its side, one occupant is out. At 1:33 a.m., Engine 281 arrived. Engine 281 established command. At 1:44 a.m., preparing to transport a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.

Crews were called to I-270 northbound near BAKER VALLEY RD at 5:54 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 5:58 a.m., Engine 231 arrived. vehicle into the woods just north of the overlook on I-270NB. At 6:00 a.m., Engine 231 reported single patient for evaluation. A239, E231 and TT23 remained on the call. Other responding units in service. At 6:02 a.m., Engine 231 requested ALS resource. At 6:20 a.m., Medic 239 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.

Crews were called to RT340WB near Route 180 in Petersville at 10:11 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 10:14 a.m., Tech Rescue 29 arrived. single vehicle involved on the embankment. At 10:18 a.m., Tech Rescue 29 reported 2 patients for evaluation. A299, A209, R20 and TR29 remained on the call. Other responding units in service. At 10:29 a.m., Ambulance 299 requested ALS resource. At 10:33 a.m., Ambulance 209 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries.

Crews were called to 6900 block SUNDAYS LN at 1:39 p.m. for a reported house fire. At 1:46 a.m., making entry into the basement to investigate. At 1:44 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 arrived at a two-story split-level wood frame residence and found nothing evident. The occupants were outside. Battalion Chief 902 established command. At 1:45 p.m., completed a 360-assessment, normal conditions. Electrical meter is charred, no active fire. At 1:47 p.m., Engine 291 reported basement is clear, checking remainder of the residence. At 1:48 p.m., Engine 291 reported no extension to the interior of the residence. BC902 holding E291, R2. Other responding units in service.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT - BLS, I-70WB / MONUMENT RD (MYERSVILLE). Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT - BLS, I-70WB / MONUMENT RD (MYERSVILLE). Photo credit: Maryland Department of Transportation.

Crews were called to 12800 block OLD NATIONAL PIKE — DAMASCUS ROAD COMMUNITY CHURCH in Mt. Airy at 4:12 p.m. for a reported building fire. At 4:16 p.m., Carroll County Chief 1 arrived. large church building under evacuation. Carroll County Chief 1 found nothing evident. Carroll County Chief 1 established command. At 4:17 p.m., completed a 360-assessment, normal exterior conditions. CCC1 assigning E152 investigative group. At 4:23 p.m., investigating a reported electrical odor that has dissipated. CCC1 continuing to hold E152, PE251, CCT1, A158 for further investigation. Other units in service. At 4:38 p.m., Carroll County Chief 1 reported crews isolated issue to malfunctioning HVAC unit. Power has been secured to the unit. Remaining Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.

Crews were called to I-70 westbound near MONUMENT RD in Myersville at 7:16 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:22 p.m., Ambulance 89 arrived. single vehicle in the roadway. Occupant still in the vehicle. At 7:24 p.m., Ambulance 89 reported no entrapment, one patient for evaluation. At 7:27 p.m., A89 and R8 remained on the call. Other responding units in service. At 7:31 p.m., obtained patient refusal. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene when ready.

Frederick Scanner logged 49 incidents during the day, with 93 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 9:00 a.m., when 6 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations82observed during the day
Peak traffic hour12 p.m.19 reports
Top corridorI-7013 reports
  • Congestion38
  • Crashes18
  • Roadwork6
  • Closures5
  • Disabled Vehicles4
  • Debris/Hazards3

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

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

MONDAY OCT 12
High 75° • Low 57°

Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Rain chance 20%
TUESDAY OCT 13
High 80° • Low 65°

Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 0 to 8 mph.

WEDNESDAY OCT 14
High 82° • Low 60°

Sunny, with a high near 82.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

E SIXTEENTH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney milling and paving 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 Sunday, October 11. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block EDENTON CT — ORCHARD TERRACE AT EDENTON
UNITS: PE311, TT4
12:16 am PE311 on the scene, 2-story nursing facility; audible and visual alarm present. Investigating.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

I-70WB / HOLLOW RD
UNITS: A129, A89, ALS8, R8, E121, RE74
12:48 am E121 on the scene, single vehicle involved. Checking on occupant(s).
12:49 am E121 reports occupants are out, holding A129, A89, ALS8, E121. Other units in service.
1:03 am A129 transporting 2 patients with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
1:04 am A89 transporting one patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

3000 block POINT OF ROCKS RD — STOKES AUTO PARTS
UNITS: A209, ALS20, R20, E281, BC903, EMS901
1:30 am A209 on the scene, vehicle on its side, one occupant is out.
1:33 am E281 on scene, establishing command
1:44 am M209 preparing to transport a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270SB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, A259, R3, E231, PE251, TT23
4:37 am R3 on the scene, vehicle on the right shoulder.
4:39 am R3 reports single occupant, no EMS required.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / BAKER VALLEY RD
UNITS: A239, A319, ALS23, E231, PE311, R3, TT23
5:58 am E231 on the scene, vehicle into the woods just north of the overlook on I-270NB.
6:00 am E231 reports single patient for evaluation. Holding A239, E231, TT23. Other responding units in service.
6:02 am E231 requesting ALS resource.
6:20 am M239 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: MCA735, A319, A259, ALS31, R3, E231, PE251, TT23
6:40 am E231 reports single vehicle off the roadway just north of Rte. 80. All occupants appear to be out.
6:42 am E231 requesting ALS resource.
6:43 am E231 requesting additional ambulance and additional ALS resource.
7:04 am M259 transporting one patient to FHH.
7:12 am M319 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
7:13 am MCM735 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. SEVENTH ST / MAGNOLIA AVE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A29, PE23
7:14 am A29 transporting one patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Mutual Aid

100 block S. ROTARY RD
UNITS: M238
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / 67MM (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: A158, CCM18, CCR1, E152, HCEE4, C15-B
7:53 am CCM18 on the scene, single vehicle involved. Checking on occupant(s).
7:55 am CCM18 reports collision is property damage collision only. No fire department services needed.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

8300 block BLACKS MILL RD (CREAGERSTOWN)
UNITS: A169, E162
8:05 am E162 reports vehicle into a fence, property damage collision only. No fire department services needed. Fire/EMS in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / EXIT 59 (LINGANORE/IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: A339, A158, R3, E331, E33
8:23 am E331 on the scene, vehicle in the median. Checking on occupants.
8:27 am E331 reports 2 occupants for evaluation. Holding A158, A339, E33, E331.
8:31 am A339 obtained patient refusals. Units in service when ready.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Mountain Rescue

LAT: <39.43038> LONG: <-77.63921>
UNITS: E281, PE52, E121, E201, RE74, TR29, A78, EMSUTV19, BC903, SAF901, EMS901
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

800 block BLAKELY CT — CRYSTAL PARK APTS
UNITS: E11, T50
9:17 am E11 on the scene, multi-story dwelling. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:21 am E11 reports no hazards present. Holding E11.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / DOCTOR PERRY RD (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, E231, TT23, R3
PUBLIC SAFETY

Stabbing - Als

100 block N MCCAIN DR — HOME DEPOT (FREDERICK TOWNE MALL / DISTRICT 40)
UNITS: A19, ALS4, E11, BC902, EMS902
9:41 am Units staging away from the scene until all-clear from FPD to proceed in.
9:48 am FPD attempting to locate a patient, making contact with caller.
9:54 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that FPD do not have a patient. All units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

400 block HARLAN WAY — THE FRED APARTMENTS
UNITS: E11, TW1
9:57 am E11 on the scene, 3-story garden apartment. Nothing evident.
10:01 am E11 investigating pull station activation.
10:03 am E11 in process of resetting the system.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT340WB / RT180 (PETERSVILLE)
UNITS: A209, A196, ALS20, R20, E201, E281, TR29, A299
10:14 am TR29 on the scene, single vehicle involved on the embankment.
10:18 am TR29 reports 2 patients for evaluation. Holding A299, A209, R20, TR29. Other responding units in service.
10:29 am A299 requesting ALS resource.
10:33 am A209 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries.
FIRE & RESCUE

Woods Fire Threatening A Structure

4700 block FISHERS HOLLOW RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: RE74, E121, E11, TW7, K21, A89, BR85, E212, C8, BC902, SAF901
10:35 am C8 on the scene, transformer broken off from utility pole with a small wire burning approx. 100-ft from the residence. Holding RE74. Other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

6900 block URNER AVE — BRADDOCK MOTORS (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: A78, E121
11:01 am E121 on the scene, 2 vehicles in the parking lot of Braddock Motors. Checking on occupants.
11:03 am E121 reports 2 patients for evaluation after a minor rear-end collision.
11:23 am A78 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

RT80 / RODERICK RD (URBANA)
UNITS: E231
11:25 am E231 reports nothing found, good intent. E231 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

EDGEMONT RD / OLD NATIONAL PIKE (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: E121
11:33 am E121 on the scene, tree against power lines and on fire. Utility company notified.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

LYNN BURKE RD / WELLER RD (MONROVIA)
UNITS: PE251
11:47 am PE251 in the area, investigating.
11:51 am PE251 located a power line in the roadway on Lynne Burke Rd, just past the intersection with Weller Rd. Requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

4400 block MIDDLE POINT RD (WOLFSVILLE)
UNITS: BR216
12:25 pm BR216 on the scene, confirming tree/ wires down. Utility company notified. BR216 in process of removing tree.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

13900 block JIMTOWN RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: PE102, E132, R10
12:54 pm PE102 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
12:57 pm PE102 reports there is no gas supplied to the residence. Continuing to hold PE102 to investigate unknown odor.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

6900 block SUNDAYS LN
UNITS: E291, E111, E11, E501, E33, E162, E221, R24, R3, TW11, R2, K33, EK224, K1, A299, ALS29, BC902, BC903, SAF901
1:46 am E291 making entry into the basement to investigate.
1:44 pm BC902 on the scene, 2-story split-level wood frame residence. Nothing evident. Occupants are out. Establishing command.
1:45 pm BC902 completed a 360-assessment, normal conditions. Electrical meter is charred, no active fire.
1:47 pm E291 reports basement is clear, checking remainder of the residence.
1:48 pm E291 reports no extension to the interior of the residence. BC902 holding E291, R2. Other responding units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block CLARKE PL — MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
UNITS: E33, TT4
2:03 pm E33 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
2:08 pm E33 reports alarm activated due to cooking. No ventilation needed.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

12800 block OLD NATIONAL PIKE — DAMASCUS ROAD COMMUNITY CHURCH (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: E152, PE251, E172, MCPE713, E33, HCE41, R15, CCT1, TT4, K33, K17, CCK1, A158, CCM18, CCC1, BC901, BC902, SAF901
4:16 pm CCC1 on the scene, large church building under evacuation. Nothing evident. Establishing command.
4:17 pm CCC1 completed a 360-assessment, normal exterior conditions. CCC1 assigning E152 investigative group.
4:23 pm E152 investigating a reported electrical odor that has dissipated. CCC1 continuing to hold E152, PE251, CCT1, A158 for further investigation. Other units in service.
4:38 pm CCC1 reports crews isolated issue to malfunctioning HVAC unit. Power has been secured to the unit. Remaining Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-70WB / 68MM (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: CCM18, A259, MCPE713, CCR1, E33, E172, HCRE4, HCE41, BC901, EMS901
4:33 pm E33 on the scene, I-70EB at the 67MM with CHART and a vehicle on all 4 wheels.
4:36 pm E33 holding E172, E33 for a property damage collision. All other responding units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

BALL RD / TABLER RD
UNITS: BR235
5:06 pm BR235 on the scene, investigating.
5:10 pm BR235 reports phone lines down off the roadway. Utility company notified. BR235 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block STEINER WAY (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33, TT4
5:45 pm TT4 on scene, 3-story apartment building with normal conditions. Audible alarm active. TT4 investigating.
5:54 pm E33 reports light haze on top floor due to cooking. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation.
6:09 pm TT4 reports ventilation completed. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

4400 block MOUNTVILLE RD (JEFFERSON)
UNITS: E201
6:12 pm E201 reports large tree down across power lines.
6:13 pm E201 reports top of the pile is snapped, power is out in the area. No hazards to motorists. Utility company notified.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

300 block S. SETON AVE — SETON VILLAGE APARTMENTS (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: E61, TW6
6:16 pm E61 on the scene, normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
6:16 pm E61 investigating smoke detector activation in a 4th floor apartment.
6:38 pm E61 reports a smoke detector activation due to water leak. Power has been secured to the affected area. Units in service.
ALARMS

Fire Alarm Specify

100 block S. BENTZ ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33
6:29 pm E33 alerted for a possible fire alarm sounding.
6:34 pm E33 in the area, investigating.
6:41 pm E33 made access to the apartment with the active smoke detector. No hazards present.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / MONUMENT RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A89, WCA752, R8, RE74, WCE161
7:22 pm A89 on the scene, single vehicle in the roadway. Occupant still in the vehicle.
7:24 pm A89 reports no entrapment, one patient for evaluation.
7:27 pm R8 holding A89, R8. Other responding units in service.
7:31 pm A89 obtained patient refusal. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15NB FROM I-270/I-70, JUST BEFORE EXIT FOR JEFFERSON ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A319, A19, R3, E33, E11, C15-C
7:37 pm C15-C in the area, attempting to locate.
7:38 pm R3 travelled I-70WB from East St to US-15NB to Patrick St, noting found.
7:38 pm A19 on the scene, single vehicle off the right side of the roadway into a ditch on I-270NB just past the exit for I-70.
7:40 pm E11 on the scene, occupants are out.
7:41 pm E11 holding A19, A319, E11 for patient evaluations. Remaining units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15 / RT464 (POINT OF ROCKS)
UNITS: A149, E281
8:16 pm E281 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved north of the traffic circle. Checking on occupants.
8:20 pm A149 evaluating one patient. E281 reports second vehicle that was involved left the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

S. JEFFERSON ST @ US-15 HWY (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A18, A19, A37, R3, E11, E33
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

11200 block CRICKENBERGER RD, IAO
UNITS: BR156
10:18 pm BR156 on scene, tree down entangled with wires in the roadway.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

I-70EB / 65MM
UNITS: CCM19, A158, R15, CCR1, PE251, E152, BC901, EMS901
10:48 pm BC901 on the scene, vehicle in the median, occupant is out.
10:50 pm BC901 reports accident is property damage only, no fire department services needed. All units in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SUN Oct 11 ⛈️ 64° / 60° Rain/Thunder ISSUE DAY
MON Oct 12 🌫️ 75° / 57° Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy 23% precip
TUE Oct 13 ☀️ 80° / 65° Sunny 1% precip
WED Oct 14 ☀️ 82° / 60° Sunny 16% precip
THU Oct 15 🌧️ 69° / 57° Slight Chance Rain Showers 50% precip
FRI Oct 16 🌧️ 72° / 47° Rain Showers Likely 57% precip
SAT Oct 17 🌧️ 55° / 37° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 17% precip
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