Crews narrow source of Hawbottom Road smoke odor to possible refrigerator malfunction
A reported odor of smoke inside a residence in the 9000 block of Hawbottom Road prompted a fire response at 2:35 p.m. Saturday. The assignment included Engine 82, Engine 121, Tower 7, Tanker 7, Tanker 1, and Battalion Chief 903. Engine 82 reached the single-family residence with a detached garage at 2:45 p.m. and reported normal conditions before beginning an investigation.
Engine 121 completed an assessment of the property at 2:50 p.m. and found normal conditions on all sides as firefighters investigated an odor in the garage. Battalion Chief 903 arrived and established command at 2:54 p.m. At 2:57 p.m., Engine 121 narrowed the possible source to a malfunctioning refrigerator in the garage. Engine 82 and Engine 121 remained while the other assigned units returned to service.
I-70 rollover sends patient to Meritus
Earlier Saturday, a vehicle rolled over on westbound I-70 near the 49-mile marker, close to the US 40 Alternate and Old National Pike exit. Fire and EMS units were dispatched at 3:10 a.m., and Engine 121 found the vehicle on the right shoulder just past the Ridge Road overpass at 3:18 a.m. At 3:31 a.m., the engine reported that the vehicle had one occupant, who had gotten out without assistance. Ambulance 129 transported the patient with non-life-threatening injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 3:35 a.m.
Route 75 odor investigation
An outdoor gas-odor report brought Engine 172, C17-C, and Chief 17 to the area of Route 75 and Old Annapolis Road at 9:23 p.m. Frederick ECC advised responders at 9:29 p.m. that a single caller passing through the area had notified 911. Engine 172 detected an odor near Route 75 and Glissans Mill Road at 9:30 p.m., and C17-C reported at 9:35 p.m. that the odor was between Old Annapolis Road and Glissans Mill Road.
Chief 17 checked Glissans Mill Road from Timmons Road to Route 75 and reported at 9:38 p.m. that the odor was strongest at the intersection of Route 75 and Glissans Mill Road. The search ended at 9:43 p.m. after units checked the area and found no hazards.
Cooktop gas supply secured in Brunswick
A separate appliance call was dispatched in the 100 block of Jennifer Lynne Drive in Brunswick at 9:25 p.m. Engine 52, Engine 281, Rescue Squad 20, and Rescue Squad 19 were assigned. Engine 52 arrived at 9:30 p.m. with nothing evident and began investigating. At 9:33 p.m., the engine reported a malfunctioning gas cooktop and negative meter readings. Engine 52 remained while the other units returned to service, then reported at 9:41 p.m. that the cooktop’s gas supply had been secured until repairs could be made.
Two patients decline transport after Main Street collision
A two-vehicle collision was reported at East Frederick Street and Main Street at 10:23 a.m. Chief 11 reached the scene at 10:25 a.m. and began checking on the occupants. Ambulance 249 evaluated two patients, and both refused transport at 10:48 a.m.
Malfunctioning HVAC unit found during electrical odor investigation
An electrical-hazard response began in the 6300 block of Rutherford Court at 1:40 p.m. Paramedic Engine 311 arrived at a 3-story garden apartment building at 1:44 p.m. and investigated an electrical odor in a third-floor laundry room. At 1:56 p.m., the unit reported finding a malfunctioning HVAC unit, and the fire and rescue units returned to service.
No odor detected after South Street smoke report
Engine 33 arrived at a 4-story apartment building in the 100 block of West South Street at 7:14 p.m. following a report of light smoke conditions. Nothing was evident from the building. Firefighters checked the garage where the caller had reported an odor, but Engine 33 reported at 7:19 p.m. that no odors were detected. The assigned units then returned to service.
A reported odor of smoke inside a residence in the 9000 block of Hawbottom Road prompted a fire response at 2:35 p.m. Saturday. The assignment included Engine 82, Engine 121, Tower 7, Tanker 7, Tanker 1, and Battalion Chief 903. Engine 82 reached the single-family residence with a detached garage at 2:45 p.m. and reported normal conditions before beginning an investigation.
Engine 121 completed an assessment of the property at 2:50 p.m. and found normal conditions on all sides as firefighters investigated an odor in the garage. Battalion Chief 903 arrived and established command at 2:54 p.m. At 2:57 p.m., Engine 121 narrowed the possible source to a malfunctioning refrigerator in the garage. Engine 82 and Engine 121 remained while the other assigned units returned to service.
Earlier Saturday, a vehicle rolled over on westbound I-70 near the 49-mile marker, close to the US 40 Alternate and Old National Pike exit. Fire and EMS units were dispatched at 3:10 a.m., and Engine 121 found the vehicle on the right shoulder just past the Ridge Road overpass at 3:18 a.m. At 3:31 a.m., the engine reported that the vehicle had one occupant, who had gotten out without assistance. Ambulance 129 transported the patient with non-life-threatening injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 3:35 a.m.
An outdoor gas-odor report brought Engine 172, C17-C, and Chief 17 to the area of Route 75 and Old Annapolis Road at 9:23 p.m. Frederick ECC advised responders at 9:29 p.m. that a single caller passing through the area had notified 911. Engine 172 detected an odor near Route 75 and Glissans Mill Road at 9:30 p.m., and C17-C reported at 9:35 p.m. that the odor was between Old Annapolis Road and Glissans Mill Road.
Chief 17 checked Glissans Mill Road from Timmons Road to Route 75 and reported at 9:38 p.m. that the odor was strongest at the intersection of Route 75 and Glissans Mill Road. The search ended at 9:43 p.m. after units checked the area and found no hazards.
A separate appliance call was dispatched in the 100 block of Jennifer Lynne Drive in Brunswick at 9:25 p.m. Engine 52, Engine 281, Rescue Squad 20, and Rescue Squad 19 were assigned. Engine 52 arrived at 9:30 p.m. with nothing evident and began investigating. At 9:33 p.m., the engine reported a malfunctioning gas cooktop and negative meter readings. Engine 52 remained while the other units returned to service, then reported at 9:41 p.m. that the cooktop’s gas supply had been secured until repairs could be made.
Vehicle accident at Bill Moxley Road
Crews were called to 4000 block BILL MOXLEY RD at 1:41 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 1:47 p.m., Ambulance 259 began evaluating patient. At 1:59 p.m., Ambulance 259 obtained a patient refusal. Fire/EMS units clearing the scene.
