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FREDERICK WATCH
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 68
Coverage period Monday, October 19, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

N. East St — Salon Centric Gas Odor, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were called to 5200 block MOUNTVILLE RD in Adamstown at 1:52 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. At 1:53 p.m., Ambulance 149 arrived. Ambulance 149 requested full rescue assignment for a vehicle into the rear of a trailer. At 1:59 p.m., Rescue Squad 14 reported patient has been removed from the vehicle. At 2:11 p.m., Rescue Squad 14 requested MedEvac for a patient with serious injuries. At 2:12 p.m., Rescue Squad 14 reported landing Zone (LZ) planned for Dartmouth Ct. E281 will handle LZ. At 2:14 p.m., Rescue Squad 14 reported patient was now considered critical. At 2:16 p.m., Rescue Squad 14 reported patient in trauma arrest; cancelling MedEvac. M149 transporting a critical patient to FHH. At 2:19 p.m., Rescue Squad 14 requested Fire-Police for traffic control. Mountville Rd closed at Ballenger Creek Pike.

Crews were called to 100 block HARPERS WAY in North Crossing at 7:58 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 8:01 a.m., A299, BC902 on the scene; 2 vehicles involved. Appears that occupants are out. At 8:04 a.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported one patient for evaluation. A299, ALS2 and R2 remained on the call. Other units in service. At 8:12 a.m., Medic 299 preparing to transport a patient with serious injuries to FHH. Remaining units clearing the scene when ready.

Crews were called to Route 80 near Route 75 in Monrovia at 8:01 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 8:03 a.m., Paramedic Engine 251 arrived. 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Paramedic Engine 251 began checking on the occupants. At 8:12 a.m., Ambulance 259 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.

Crews were called to 900 block N. EAST ST — SALON CENTRIC in Frederick at 9:34 a.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 9:37 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. single-story strip business. Paramedic Engine 23 found nothing evident. Paramedic Engine 23 began investigating. At 9:45 a.m., Battalion Chief 902 arrived. Battalion Chief 902 reported crews detect an odor and slightly elevated readings in adjacent businesses. BC902 establishing command. At 9:45 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported they've located a leaking supply line to one of the stoves in the Yenya Ethiopian restaurant. Crews securing gas line, preparing to ventilate. At 9:56 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported crews unable to isolate the leak. Gas supply has been shut off to the building. Ventilation continues.

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Crews were called to 400 block CHAPEL CT — GLADETOWN CONDOS in Walkersville at 12:48 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 12:56 p.m., Ambulance 247 began evaluating one patient.

Crews were called to 3500 block KATHERINE WAY in Urbana at 5:51 p.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. At 5:55 p.m., Engine 231 investigating burned food. TT23 setting up fan for ventilation. At 5:58 p.m., Engine 231 confirmed burned food. Ventilation complete. Units in service.

Crews were called to 17600 block OLD SABILLASVILLE RD in Sabillasville at 9:01 p.m. for a reported chimney fire. At 9:04 p.m., Franklin County Engine 193 arrived at a two-story residential and found nothing evident. Franklin County Engine 193 began investigating. At 9:08 p.m., Franklin County Engine 193 reported 360-assessments is complete, no basement access. Investigating smoke conditions on first floor. At 9:12 p.m., FRRE4 reported fire contained to chimney. No extension. FRRE4, FRE193, FRLDR2 and FRA47 remained on the call. Other units in service.

Frederick Scanner logged 21 incidents during the day, with 42 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 1:00 p.m., when 3 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations213observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.38 reports
Top corridorI-707 reports
  • Congestion160
  • Closures18
  • Disabled Vehicles14
  • Roadwork13
  • Crashes6
  • Debris/Hazards1

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

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

TUESDAY OCT 20
High 69° • Low 46°

Patchy frost between 7am and 8am. Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 3 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY OCT 21
High 64° • Low 42°

Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 6 mph.

THURSDAY OCT 22
High 67° • Low 46°

Sunny, with a high near 67.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

3 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

S JEFFERSON ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. City of Frederick DPW road repairs lane closures

NEWFrederick City

WALTER MARTZ RD

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Trenton Contracting milling and paving lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Verizon overhead utility install lane and sidewalk closures

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 20

COUNTY12 PM–1 PM

State of MD Comptroller Lierman Visit

Frederick County holds State of MD Comptroller Lierman Visit at 490 Monocacy Blvd.

COUNTY5:30 PM

Council Legislative Day

Frederick County's Council Legislative Day meets.

CITY6:30 PM–7:30 PM

Sustainability Committee - Virtual Meeting

The City of Frederick's Sustainability Committee - Virtual Meeting meets at To listen to this meeting, please call: 1-929-229-5669, conference ID 323978246#.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Monday, October 19. Excludes medical calls.

FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

100 block BOWIE MILL AVE
UNITS: E61, TW6
6:01 am Frederick ECC canceled the call.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

9600 block KLAMATH CT (LAKE LINGANORE - WESTRIDGE)
UNITS: E331
6:58 am E331 reports a leak at the meter. E331 in process of securing gas. Requesting gas company to respond.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5200 block BLACK LOCUST DR — ORCHARD PARK AT BALLENGER RUN
UNITS: E11, TT4
7:56 am TT4 on the scene, 4-story multi-family dwelling. Nothing evident. Investigating.
8:07 am TT4 reports accidental alarm. System has been reset. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

100 block HARPERS WAY (NORTH CROSSING)
UNITS: A299, ALS2, E111, R2, EMS902, BC902
8:01 am A299, BC902 on the scene; 2 vehicles involved. Appears that occupants are out.
8:04 am BC902 reports one patient for evaluation. Holding A299, ALS2, R2. Other units in service.
8:12 am M299 preparing to transport a patient with serious injuries to FHH. Remaining units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT80 / RT75 (MONROVIA)
UNITS: A259, PE251
8:03 am PE251 on the scene, 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants.
8:12 am A259 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

4500 block PINE VALLEY CT (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: E121
8:29 am E121 in the area, confirms a strong odor in the area. Attempting to locate source.
8:36 am E121 reports odor is the same on either side of I-70. Frederick ECC advises only one caller has notified 911. E121 checked the area, unable to locate source.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

900 block N. EAST ST — SALON CENTRIC (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E11, T50
9:37 am PE23 on the scene, single-story strip business. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:45 am BC902 on scene, reports crews detect an odor and slightly elevated readings in adjacent businesses. BC902 establishing command.
9:45 am PE23 reports they've located a leaking supply line to one of the stoves in the Yenya Ethiopian restaurant. Crews securing gas line, preparing to ventilate.
9:56 am PE23 reports crews unable to isolate the leak. Gas supply has been shut off to the building. Ventilation continues.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

400 block CHAPEL CT — GLADETOWN CONDOS (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: A247, E111
12:52 pm E111 on the scene, single vehicle into a tree. Occupant still inside.
12:56 pm A247 evaluating one patient.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

6400 block WILD PLUM DR (BALLENGER CREEK)
UNITS: PE311, TT4
1:19 pm PE311 on scene, 3-story middle of the group townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating.
1:21 pm PE311 investigating faulty alarm. PE311 placing TT4 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

14000 block FOX TOWER RD
UNITS: E212, TW6
1:34 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

5200 block MOUNTVILLE RD (ADAMSTOWN)
UNITS: A149, A209, ALS31, R14, R20, E281, BC903, EMS901, SAF901
1:53 pm A149 on scene, requesting full rescue assignment for a vehicle into the rear of a trailer.
1:56 pm R14 on scene, confirming passenger vehicle into the rear of a parked trailer. One occupant confined to the passenger vehicle.
1:57 pm R14 establishing command.
1:59 pm R14 reports patient has been removed from the vehicle.
2:00 pm R14 holding A149, ALS31, E281. Other responding units in service.
2:11 pm R14 requesting MedEvac for a patient with serious injuries.
2:12 pm R14 reports Landing Zone (LZ) planned for Dartmouth Ct. E281 will handle LZ.
2:14 pm R14 reports patient was now considered critical.
2:16 pm R14 reports patient in trauma arrest; cancelling MedEvac. M149 transporting a critical patient to FHH.
2:19 pm R14 requesting Fire-Police for traffic control. Mountville Rd closed at Ballenger Creek Pike.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT340EB / MOUNT ZION RD
UNITS: A198, A19, R20, E201, E11
4:19 pm R20 reports units find nothing in either direction of Rte. 340. All units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3500 block KATHERINE WAY (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, TT23
5:53 pm E231 on the scene, 3-story middle of the row townhouse. Nothing evident.
5:55 pm E231 investigating burned food. TT23 setting up fan for ventilation.
5:58 pm E231 confirms burned food. Ventilation complete. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3300 block WORTHINGTON BLVD — MOBY DICK (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, TT23
9:00 pm Frederick ECC advise is responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service, returning.
FIRE & RESCUE

Chimney Fire

17600 block OLD SABILLASVILLE RD (SABILLASVILLE)
UNITS: FRRE4, WCITYT3, EK64, FRE193, ACRE3, ACEK3, FRLDR2, FRA47, BC902
9:04 pm FRE193 on the scene, 2-story residential. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:08 pm FRE193 reports 360-assessments is complete, no basement access. Investigating smoke conditions on first floor.
9:09 pm FREE4 establishing command.
9:12 pm FRRE4 reports fire contained to chimney. No extension. Holding FRRE4, FRE193, FRLDR2, FRA47. Other units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Commercial Vehicle Fire

200 block MONTEVUE LN (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E11, E501
9:20 pm E11 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
9:23 pm E11 reports food truck smoking meat. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Medical

28500 block CLARKSBURG RD
UNITS: A259
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
MON Oct 19 ☀️ 68° / 41° Sunny ISSUE DAY
TUE Oct 20 ☀️ 69° / 46° Patchy Frost then Sunny 0% precip
WED Oct 21 ☀️ 64° / 42° Sunny 0% precip
THU Oct 22 ☀️ 67° / 46° Sunny 0% precip
FRI Oct 23 ☀️ 61° / 39° Sunny 0% precip
SAT Oct 24 ☀️ 60° / 41° Sunny 0% precip
SUN Oct 25 ☀️ 64° / 44° Sunny 0% precip
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