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FREDERICK WATCH
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Friday, October 16, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 64
Coverage period Thursday, October 15, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Entrapment at Mount Phillip Road and Vehicle Accident at Old Frederick Road

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

Crews were called to OLD FREDERICK RD near ROCKY RIDGE RD, PH2 at 4:03 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 4:09 p.m., Ambulance 309 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Ambulance 309 began checking on the occupants. At 4:11 p.m., Engine 133 arrived. Engine 133 established command. A309 reports 2 patients for evaluation. Engine 133 requested additional ambulance. At 4:44 p.m., Medic 309 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center. At 4:46 p.m., Medic 169 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center. At 5:00 p.m., Carroll County Medic 59 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.

Crews were called to I-270 northbound near MONOCACY RIVER at 3:18 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 3:25 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. U-Haul van into the woods. Paramedic Engine 311 began checking on the occupants. At 3:31 a.m., C23-B arrived and assumed command. At 3:48 a.m., Medic 238 was transporting patient to FHH. At 3:57 a.m., Ambulance 319 was transporting additional patient. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.

Crews were called to MONOCACY BLVD near E. SOUTH ST in Frederick at 7:54 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:59 a.m., Ambulance 38 arrived. advised by FPD that Fire/Rescue units may go in service. Crews were called to E. POTOMAC ST near FIRST AVE in Brunswick at 8:05 a.m. for a reported electrical hazard outside. At 8:19 a.m., C5-B was in the area, investigating. At 8:26 a.m., LCPE612-B reported possible issue with utility pole / transformer. No current hazards.

Crews were called to US-15 southbound near N. FRANKLINVILLE RD in Thurmont at 9:41 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 9:44 a.m., Paramedic Engine 102 arrived. 2 vehicles involved; US-15SB at N. Franklinville Rd. At 9:47 a.m., Ambulance 309 began evaluating one patient.

Crews were called to 5600 block SPECTRUM DR — BJ'S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE in Francis Scott Key Mall at 10:50 a.m. for a reported appliance fire contained. At 10:56 a.m., Engine 231 arrived. single-story restaurant. Occupants have evacuated. Engine 231 began investigating. At 10:58 a.m., Engine 231 reported kitchen appliance on fire. Hood system containing smoke. TT4 in process of securing gas supply. At 11:05 a.m., Engine 231 reported fire extinguished. C23 – B continuing to hold E231, TT4. All other units in service.

Crews were called to 2000 block ROSEMONT AVE — CVS PHARMACY in Frederick at 11:31 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - high mechanism. At 11:33 a.m., Engine 11 arrived. performed a 360-assessment; attempting to locate vehicle reported into the building. At 11:37 a.m., Ambulance 19 evaluated patient who has no medical issues, no complaints. Units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to 500 block HODSON DR — HODSON SCIENCE CENTER in Hood College at 12:49 p.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. At 12:55 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. of a 3-story educational complex, nothing evident. Paramedic Engine 23 began investigating. At 1:00 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported audible alarm was sounding. No occupants reset the alarm, system reset on its own. PE23, TT4 in service.

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Crews were called to S. EAST ST near MONOCACY BLVD in Frederick at 2:08 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. At 2:12 p.m., Rescue Squad 3 arrived. Rescue Squad 3 confirmed that one unconscious in the roadway. Rescue Squad 3 requested availability of MedEvac for a critical patient. Will transport patient to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport. At 2:22 p.m., Medic 38 was transporting a critical patient to the hangar.

Crews were called to 6300 block MOUNT PHILLIP RD at 2:50 p.m. for a reported entrapment. At 2:55 p.m., C3-C arrived. C3-C reported patient conscious and alert, with leg pinned beneath a tractor. At 2:57 p.m., Engine 121 arrived. Engine 121 confirmed that patient with leg trapped beneath a tractor mower. At 2:58 p.m., C3-C reported patient's leg has been freed.

Crews were called to URBANA PIKE near MOTT RD at 5:22 p.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 5:27 p.m., Tiller Truck 23 arrived. vehicle off the roadway into a ditch. Tiller Truck 23 began checking on the occupants. At 5:46 p.m., Ambulance 239 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

Crews were called to I-70 eastbound near I-270 in Frederick at 5:41 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 5:48 p.m., Engine 11 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Engine 11 began checking on the occupants. Crews were called to 500 block BRADLEY CT — BUCKINGHAM CONDOS at 6:23 p.m. for a reported elevator malfunction. At 6:31 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 reported occupants have been removed.

Frederick Scanner logged 25 incidents during the day, with 51 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 7:00 a.m., when 4 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations322observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.86 reports
Top corridorI-708 reports
  • Congestion284
  • Crashes11
  • Roadwork7
  • Debris/Hazards6
  • Disabled Vehicles6
  • Closures4

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

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

FRIDAY OCT 16
High 82° • Low 48°

A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 40%
SATURDAY OCT 17
High 54° • Low 36°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

SUNDAY OCT 18
High 57° • Low 38°

Sunny, with a high near 57.

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
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, October 15. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

I-270NB / MONOCACY RIVER
UNITS: A319, A238, ALS31, ALS23, R3, E231, PE311, TT23, EMS901
3:25 am PE311 on the scene, U-Haul van into the woods. Checking on occupants.
3:26 am PE311 establishing command.
3:29 am PE311 requesting additional ALS resource.
3:31 am C23-B on scene, assuming command. Confirms no entrapment, placing R3 in service.
3:48 am M238 transporting patient to FHH.
3:57 am A319 transporting additional patient. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8400 block PROGRESS DR
UNITS: E111
7:41 am E111 on the scene, 3-story commercial building. Nothing evident.
7:53 am E111 reports a broken sprinkler pipe. Building maintenance notified.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

100 block W. PATRICK ST — PATRICK CENTER (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

MONOCACY BLVD / E. SOUTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, E33
7:57 am E33 in the area, attempting to locate.
7:59 am A38 on scene, advised by FPD that Fire/Rescue units may go in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Outside

E. POTOMAC ST / FIRST AVE (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: BR55, LCPE612-B, C5-B
8:19 am C5-B in the area, investigating.
8:26 am LCPE612-B reported possible issue with utility pole / transformer. No current hazards.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

100 block W. PATRICK ST — PATRICK CENTER (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15SB / N. FRANKLINVILLE RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: A309, PE102
9:44 am PE102 on scene, 2 vehicles involved; US-15SB at N. Franklinville Rd.
9:47 am A309 evaluating one patient.
FIRE & RESCUE

Appliance Fire Contained

5600 block SPECTRUM DR — BJ'S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE (FRANCIS SCOTT KEY MALL)
UNITS: E33, E231, TT4
10:56 am E231 on the scene, single-story restaurant. Occupants have evacuated. Investigating.
10:57 am C23-B on scene, establishing command.
10:58 am E231 reports kitchen appliance on fire. Hood system containing smoke. TT4 in process of securing gas supply.
10:59 am C23-B requesting responding units to reduce to non-emergency.
11:04 am C23-B requesting notification to the health department.
11:05 am E231 reports fire extinguished. C23 – B continuing to hold E231, TT4. All other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

HAMPTON VALLEY RD / CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN RD, IAO (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: U6
11:23 am U6 in the area, investigating.
11:27 am U6 located a tree limb on a power line that is smoking. Frederick ECC notified utility company.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - High Mechanism - Als

2000 block ROSEMONT AVE — CVS PHARMACY (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, ALS29, R24, E11, BC903, EMS902
11:33 am E11 on scene, performed a 360-assessment; attempting to locate vehicle reported into the building.
11:34 am E11 located vehicle with driver possibly experiencing a medical episode. Clinical damage to vehicle, no visible damage to building. Holding A19, ALS29, E11. Other responding units in service.
11:37 am A19 evaluated patient who has no medical issues, no complaints. Units clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8400 block PROGRESS DR — MATAN COMPANIES
UNITS: E111, TW11, TT4
12:29 pm E111 on the scene, 3-story commercial building. Nothing evident. Investigating n
12:31 pm E111 reports accidental alarm. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

500 block HODSON DR — HODSON SCIENCE CENTER (HOOD COLLEGE)
UNITS: PE23, TT4
12:55 pm PE23 on the scene of a 3-story educational complex, nothing evident. Investigating.
1:00 pm PE23 reports audible alarm was sounding. No occupants reset the alarm, system reset on its own. PE23, TT4 in service.
ALARMS

Fire Alarm Specify

5300 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE
UNITS: PE311
1:53 pm Frederick ECC advises that the proper alarm passcode was received, PE311 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

S. EAST ST / MONOCACY BLVD (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, ALS4, R3, E33, EMS901, BC903
2:12 pm R3 on the scene, confirming one unconscious in the roadway. Requesting availability of MedEvac for a critical patient. Will transport patient to Trooper 3’s hangar at Frederick Municipal Airport.
2:22 pm M38 transporting a critical patient to the hangar.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Entrapment - Peripheral

6300 block MOUNT PHILLIP RD
UNITS: E121, R3, A129, C3-C
2:55 pm C3-C on scene, reports patient conscious and alert, with leg pinned beneath a tractor.
2:57 pm E121 on scene, confirming patient with leg trapped beneath a tractor mower.
2:58 pm C3-C reports patient's leg has been freed.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

OLD FREDERICK RD / ROCKY RIDGE RD, PH2
UNITS: A309, A169, A68, A229, SU13, U10, PE102, ALS30, CCM59, E133, TW6, EMS902, BC902
4:09 pm A309 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
4:11 pm E133 on scene, establishing command. A309 reports 2 patients for evaluation. Requesting additional ambulance.
4:15 pm E133 requesting third ambulance.
4:19 pm E133 requesting additional ALS resource.
4:25 pm E133 requesting third ALS resource.
4:33 pm E133 requesting 4th ambulance.
4:43 pm E133 placing A229 in service.
4:44 pm M309 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
4:46 pm M169 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
5:00 pm CCM59 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

URBANA PIKE / MOTT RD
UNITS: A238, TT23
5:27 pm TT23 on scene, vehicle off the roadway into a ditch. Checking on occupant(s).
5:29 pm TT23 requesting Fire-Police for traffic control.
5:46 pm A239 transporting one patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / I-270 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A37, A19, R3, E11, E33
5:48 pm E11 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
5:50 pm E11 holding A19, E11. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

500 block BRADLEY CT — BUCKINGHAM CONDOS
UNITS: TT4, PE311
6:31 pm PE311 reports occupants have been removed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

100 block ROUZER LN, Apt/Unit:A
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Oct 15 🌧️ 63° / 58° PM Showers ISSUE DAY
FRI Oct 16 ⛈️ 82° / 48° Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 63% precip
SAT Oct 17 🌤️ 54° / 36° Mostly Sunny 2% precip
SUN Oct 18 ☀️ 57° / 38° Sunny 5% precip
MON Oct 19 ☀️ 62° / 42° Sunny 7% precip
TUE Oct 20 🌤️ 66° / 46° Mostly Sunny 7% precip
WED Oct 21 ☀️ 67° / 45° Sunny 3% precip
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