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FREDERICK WATCH
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 75
Coverage period Monday, October 26, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Vehicle accident at I-270

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

Crews were called to I-270 northbound near Route 80 in Urbana at 7:56 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:59 p.m., Engine 231 arrived. 3 vehicles were involved on Rte. 80 at the entrance ramp to I-270NB. A239, E231 and TT23 remained on the call. Other units were in service. At 8:25 p.m., Ambulance 239 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH. At 8:27 p.m., Medic 259 was transporting one patient to Suburban Hospital. At 8:30 p.m., Ambulance 339 was transporting one patient to FHH.

Crews were called to I-70 eastbound near WASHINGTON COUNTY LINE at 8:57 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident — hazmat. At 9:04 a.m., Washington County Medic 751 arrived. A single HVAC van was upright along the side of the roadway. The occupant was standing outside. At 9:06 a.m., Washington County Medic 751 reported a single patient for evaluation; holding WCM751, WCR10, E161. No hazardous fluids were involved. Other units were in service. At 9:58 a.m., Washington County Medic 751 was transporting the patient to Meritus Medical Center.

Crews were called to I-270 southbound near Route 85 in Frederick at 3:13 p.m. for a reported brush fire. At 3:26 p.m., Engine 501 reported the fire extinguished. Units were clearing the scene.

Crews were called to GREEN VALLEY RD near ARTIE KEMP RD at 3:43 p.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 3:48 p.m., Engine 172 arrived. A single vehicle was involved. The occupants were outside. At 4:05 p.m., Engine 172 reported A158 obtained 2 patient refusals. Fire/EMS units were clearing the scene.

Crews were called to the 6100 block of FIELDCREST DR in Spring Ridge at 7:04 p.m. for a reported house fire. At 7:06 p.m., Battalion Chief 901 arrived at a 2-story single-family dwelling with nothing evident. Battalion Chief 901 began investigating. At 7:09 p.m., Battalion Chief 901 completed 360-assessment; there was a small fire in the grill on the deck. BC901 holding R3, A339. Other responding units were in service. At 7:10 p.m., Battalion Chief 901 confirmed the fire was extinguished, with no extension. The fire was contained to the grill. Remaining units were in service.

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Crews were called to US-15 southbound near Route 340 in Frederick at 7:37 p.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 7:43 p.m., Engine 11 arrived. 2 vehicles were involved on I-270SB before the exit for S. Jefferson St. At 7:45 p.m., Ambulance 19 began evaluating one patient.

Crews were called to the 10100 block of FINGERBOARD RD — GREEN MEADOWS PETTING FARM at 8:01 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 8:05 p.m., Ambulance 259 began evaluating one patient. At 8:09 p.m., Ambulance 259 obtained a patient refusal. Units were clearing the scene when ready.

Crews were called to the 7200 block of BOWERS RD at 8:33 p.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. At 8:37 p.m., Engine 11 arrived. Engine 11 reported the patient was out from beneath the vehicle, conscious and alert. At 8:40 p.m., A18, ALS4 were evaluating the patient.

Frederick County logged 94 calls: 28 non-medical and 66 medical. The busiest hour was 3:00 pm, with 10 calls.

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Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations28observed during the day
Peak traffic hour7 p.m.5 reports
Top corridorUS-159 reports
  • Disabled Vehicles11
  • Crashes9
  • Debris/Hazards5
  • Closures2

Source: MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

TUESDAY OCT 27
High 67° • Low 46°

Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

WEDNESDAY OCT 28
High 67° • Low 49°

Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

THURSDAY OCT 29
High 72° • Low 49°

Sunny, with a high near 72.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. SA Duncan traffic signal work lane and sidewalk closures

ONGOINGFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Road realignment. Detour in place.

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
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 27

CITY6 PM

Legislative/Budget Town Hall

The City of Frederick holds Legislative/Budget Town Hall at First Missionary Baptist Church, 6430 Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.

COUNTY5:30 PM

Council Workshop CANCELLED

Frederick County's Council Workshop CANCELLED meets at First Floor Hearing Room.

COUNTY7 PM

Agriculture Business Council

Frederick County's Agriculture Business Council meets.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Monday, October 26. Excludes medical calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

100 block S. COURT ST — COURT STREET PARKING DECK (FREDERICK)
UNITS: TT4
7:48 am TT4 reports occupant has been removed from the elevator. TT4 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

600 block E. CHURCH ST — J&J REAL ESTATE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, TT4
8:03 am PE23 investigated, reports no hazards present. Alarm system reset by the staff prior to fire department arrival.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

2400 block WHITTIER DR — WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: E11, T50
8:05 am E11 in the scene, single story educational facility. Nothing evident.
8:08 am E11 reports maintenance working on the alarm system. No fire department services needed.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8300 block PINECLIFF PARK RD — MAINTENANCE BUILDING AT PINECLIFF PARK
UNITS: E331, TT4
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5500 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — JC PENNEY (FRANCIS SCOTT KEY MALL)
UNITS: PE311, TT4
8:52 am PE311 on the scene, normal conditions. Making contact with representative at the alarm system control room. Investigating.
8:53 am PE311 reports alarm system is being tested. No fire department services needed. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Hazmat

I-70EB / WASHINGTON COUNTY LINE
UNITS: A89, WCM751, E82, WCR10, WCE161, HM33, HMSU33, HM50, E121, BC903, SAF901
9:04 am WCM751 on the scene, single HVAC van upright along the side of the roadway. Occupant standing outside.
9:06 am WCM751 reports single patient for evaluation; holding WCM751, WCR10, E161. No hazardous fluids involved. Other units in service.
9:58 am WCM751 transporting patient to Meritus Medical Center.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8300 block PINECLIFF PARK RD — MAINTENANCE BUILDING AT PINECLIFF PARK
UNITS: E331, R3
9:55 am R3 reports maintenance is working on the alarm system. No fire department services needed.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1400 block PORTER ST (FT. DETRICK)
UNITS: E11, T50, BC950
10:13 am T50 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
10:50 am BC950 holding T50 to reset the alarm system. E11 in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Barn Fire

17600 BLK FREDERICK RD (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: R15
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

RT194 / LEGORE BRIDGE RD
UNITS: E162
3:05 pm E162 alerted to assist with mitigating fluid / fuel spill in the roadway.
FIRE & RESCUE

Brush Fire

I-270SB / RT85 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: BR156, E231, E501
3:20 pm BR156 on the scene. Holding BR156, E501. Other units in service.|
3:26 pm E501 reports fire extinguished. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

GREEN VALLEY RD / ARTIE KEMP RD
UNITS: A158, E172
3:48 pm E172 on scene, single vehicle involved. Occupants are out.
4:05 pm E172 reports A158 obtained 2 patient refusals. Fire/EMS clearing the scene.
FIRE & RESCUE

Appliance Fire Contained

5500 block HIDDEN WATERS LN
UNITS: PE311, E33, TT4
4:35 pm PE311 on the scene, 2-story townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating.
4:37 pm PE311 reports overheated food in the oven. Holding PE311, other responding units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

11900 block SOUTH ST (LIBERTYTOWN)
UNITS: A179, E172, C17
5:42 pm A179, E172 in the area, attempting to locate.
5:46 pm E172 investigated, no crash found. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

6100 block FIELDCREST DR (SPRING RIDGE)
UNITS: E33, E331, E153, PE23, E311, E11, R3, TT4, R15, A339, ALS4, C3, BC901, BC903, SAF901
7:04 pm Units alerted for possible fire on the deck to the rear of the residence.
7:06 pm BC901 on the scene, 2-story single-family dwelling; nothing evident. Investigating.
7:09 pm BC901 completed 360-assessment; small fire in the grill on the deck. BC901 holding R3, A339. Other responding units in service.
7:10 pm BC901 confirms fire extinguished, no extension. Fire contained to the grill. Remaining units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

US-15SB / RT340 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, E11
7:43 pm E11 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved on I-270SB prior to the exit for S. Jefferson St.
7:45 pm A19 evaluating one patient.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

E. FOURTEENTH ST / ROSE LN (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
7:43 pm PE23 in the area, investigating.
7:49 pm PE23 checked the area, nothing found.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, A339, A259, ALS23, R3, E231, PE251, TT23
7:59 pm E231 on the scene, 3 vehicles involved on Rte. 80 at the time entrance ramp to I-270NB. Holding A239, E231, TT23. Other units in service.
8:02 pm E231 requesting third ambulance (A339 dispatched to replace A259 who came upon a crash on Rte. 80 at Green Meadows Petting Farm)
8:10 pm A259 cleared the call at Green Meadows, now responding to this call.
8:25 pm A239 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
8:27 pm M259 transporting one patient to Suburban Hospital.
8:30 pm A339 transporting one patient to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

10100 block FINGERBOARD RD — GREEN MEADOWS PETTING FARM
UNITS: A259, PE251
8:01 pm PE251 came upon crash involving 2 vehicles while returning from call in Urbana.
8:05 pm A259 evaluating one patient.
8:09 pm A259 obtained patient refusal. Units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

7200 block BOWERS RD
UNITS: A18, ALS4, E11, EMS902
8:37 pm E11 on scene, reports patient is out from beneath vehicle, conscious and alert.
8:40 pm A18, ALS4 evaluating patient.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

5500 block SPECTRUM DR — COUNTRY INN AND SUITES
UNITS: PE311
8:49 pm PE311 alerted to assist with resetting a malfunctioning elevator.
9:08 pm PE311 reports elevator has been reset. PE311 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

2400 block PLEASANT VIEW RD — SHORESH DAY CAMP
UNITS: E141, TT23
9:07 pm E141 on the scene, visual alarm active. Investigating.
9:09 pm E141 investigating water flow alarm.
9:15 pm E141 located pump room, confirms water flow.
9:25 pm E141 reports sprinkler system was active. System was shut down and drained, and system was reset.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
MON Oct 26 🌤️ 72° / 44° Partly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
TUE Oct 27 ☀️ 67° / 46° Sunny 2% precip
WED Oct 28 🌤️ 67° / 49° Partly Sunny 1% precip
THU Oct 29 ☀️ 72° / 49° Sunny 0% precip
FRI Oct 30 ☀️ 77° / 50° Sunny 0% precip
SAT Oct 31 🌤️ 70° / 51° Partly Sunny 5% precip
SUN Nov 1 🌧️ 69° / 55° Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 21% precip
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