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FREDERICK WATCH
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Friday, October 30, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 78
Coverage period Thursday, October 29, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Entrapment at Pryor Road

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

Crews were called to 14000 block PRYOR RD in Thurmont at 10:50 a.m. for a reported entrapment. At 10:55 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. Paramedic Engine 23 reported patient has been extricated. A69 and PE23 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

At 8:08 a.m., Ambulance 318 and Engine 11 were dispatched for a reported vehicle accident at Monocacy Boulevard and the ramp to northbound Route 15.

Crews were called to I-70 westbound near Route 180 in Frederick at 8:22 a.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 8:23 a.m., Advanced Life Support 8 came upon the scene, no injuries. E33 remained on the call.

Crews were called to I-70 eastbound near MONOCACY RIVER at 4:45 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 4:50 p.m., Engine 331 arrived. I-70EB just prior to the Monocacy River; 2 vehicles involved. Engine 331 began checking on the occupants. At 5:05 p.m., Engine 331 reported 5 vehicles involved. A339 obtained several patient refusals. A158 transporting one patient to the hospital.

Crews were called to I-70 eastbound near Route 40 in Braddock Heights at 4:52 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. Responding units included Ambulance 89, Ambulance 129, Rescue Engine 74, Engine 82, Engine 121 and Battalion Chief 903.

Crews were called to 100 block MONOCACY BLVD — COSTCO STORE at 5:20 p.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. At 5:25 p.m., Engine 33 reported no patient requires EMS. Units in service.

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Crews were called to I-70 westbound near RTE 85 at 5:26 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. At 5:30 p.m., EMS Supervisor 902 reported property damage collision, no fire department services needed.

Crews were called to I-70 westbound near REST AREA in Myersville at 5:30 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 5:37 p.m., Washington County Rescue 10 reported units checked both directions in the area of the dispatched location, nothing found. All units in service.

Frederick County logged 96 calls: 23 non-medical and 73 medical. The busiest hour was 9:00 am, with 10 calls.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations113observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.26 reports
Top corridorI-7023 reports
  • Congestion77
  • Crashes8
  • Debris/Hazards7
  • Disabled Vehicles6
  • Closures4
  • Roadwork2
Measured slowdown

HERE readings on eastbound I-70 near /WB East of MD 85 ranged from 2 to 17 mph between 4:59 p.m. and 5:58 p.m., versus about 65 mph free flow.

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

FRIDAY OCT 30
High 73° • Low 41°

Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

SATURDAY OCT 31
High 63° • Low 44°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 3 mph.

SUNDAY NOV 1
High 66° • Low 44°

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

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 County

OLD MILL RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Closed for repairs. Major structural component damaged. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.

ONGOINGFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

2 things to know for Friday, Oct. 30

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3.5-hour early dismissal

FCPS lists 3.5-hour early dismissal on today's district calendar.

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ES & MS Teacher Conferences

FCPS lists ES & MS Teacher Conferences on today's district calendar.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, October 29. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5900 block JEFFERSON STATION CT (JEFFERSON TECHNOLOGY PARK)
UNITS: E11, TT4
PUBLIC SAFETY

Elevator Malfunction

100 block S. COURT ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: TT4
6:51 am TT4 reports occupant has been removed. TT4 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8700 block GAS HOUSE PIKE — ALDI FOODS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
UNITS: PE23, TW11
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

MONOCACY BLVD / RAMP MONOCACY BLVD TO RT15NB RAMP
UNITS: A318, E11
FIRE & RESCUE

Transformer Fire

300 block W. PATRICK ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33
10:10 am E33 on scene, confirms a blown transformer. Power is out in the area. Utility company notified.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Entrapment - Peripheral

14000 block PRYOR RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: PE23, R10, A69, A307
10:55 am PE23 on scene, reports patient has been extricated. Holding A69, PE23. Other responding units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1200 block DUTCHMANS CREEK DR — WEIS MARKET (BRUNSWICK CROSSING)
UNITS: PE52, TW7
2:32 pm PE52 on the scene, single story grocery store. Nothing evident. Investigating.
2:37 pm PE52 reports malfunctioning alarm. System has been reset. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

MONOCACY BLVD / RIVERBEND WAY
UNITS: A249, ALS29, E111, EMS901
3:40 pm ALS29 on the scene, pedestrian standing upright on the sidewalk. Holding A249, ALS29. Other responding units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / MONOCACY RIVER
UNITS: A339, A158, R3, E331, E153, C3
4:50 pm E331 on the scene, I-70EB just prior to the Monocacy River; 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
4:54 pm E331 holding A158, A339, E331. Other units in service.
5:05 pm E331 reports 5 vehicles involved. A339 obtained several patient refusals. A158 transporting one patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

100 block MONOCACY BLVD — COSTCO STORE
UNITS: A37, ALS4, E33, EMS902
5:25 pm E33 reports no patient requires EMS. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / REST AREA (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: A78, WCM751, RE74, WCR10, E121, E82
5:37 pm WCR10 reports units checked both directions in the area of the dispatched location, nothing found. All units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

100 block W. B ST (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: PE52
9:38 pm PE52 located a downed communications wire at the dispatched address. No hazards to the public. Utility company notified.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Oct 29 🌫️ 72° / 49° AM Fog/PM Sun ISSUE DAY
FRI Oct 30 ☀️ 73° / 41° Sunny 0% precip
SAT Oct 31 🌤️ 63° / 44° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
SUN Nov 1 ☁️ 66° / 44° Mostly Cloudy 3% precip
MON Nov 2 🌤️ 68° / 48° Partly Sunny 8% precip
TUE Nov 3 🌤️ 71° / 51° Partly Sunny 8% precip
WED Nov 4 🌧️ 73° / 57° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 38% precip
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