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Sunday, November 1, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 80
Coverage period Saturday, October 31, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Gas odor inside at Holling Dr — East Of Market Apartments

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

Crews were called to 100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS in Frederick at 7:35 a.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 7:39 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived at a 3-story apartment building. Normal conditions. Paramedic Engine 23 began investigating. At 7:42 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 investigating odor on 3rd floor. At 7:43 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 requested additional crew with a meter to investigate the odor on the 3rd floor. PE23’s meter has negative readings, but wants a second meter to verify. At 7:43 a.m., Battalion Chief 901 arrived. Battalion Chief 901 established command. R3 crew headed to 3rd floor with additional meter. E33 made contact with the caller who states odor is strongest in the hallway. At 7:46 a.m., PE23, R3 reports negative meter readings on second meter; checking each apartment to ascertain source. Negative meter readings on 4th floor. At 7:52 a.m., Engine 33 reported negative meters on second floor. E33 driver reports normal readings on external utility meters. At 8:07 a.m., Battalion Chief 901 reported crews have odor on 3rd floor, with negative meter readings. Opening up stairwell doors to perform ventilation, then will investigate if odor returns. At 8:26 a.m., Paramedic Engine 23 performed ventilation, re-metered, negative readings, no odor present. Units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to FINGERBOARD RD near URBANA CHURCH PASS at 2:46 a.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 3:04 a.m., Ambulance 239 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

Crews were called to 9200 block LIBERTY RD in Ceresville at 9:11 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 9:13 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that caller states there are 2 patients, starting additional ambulance. At 9:18 a.m., Chief 11 requested Fire-Police to shut down Rte. 26 between Rte. 194 and Crum Rd. At 9:33 a.m., Ambulance 249 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH. At 9:35 a.m., Ambulance 299 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.

Crews were called to 100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS in Frederick at 12:24 p.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 12:28 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 made contact with resident on 3rd floor who states the odor is inside their apartment. At 12:29 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 arrived. Battalion Chief 902 established command. PE23 leading the investigative group. At 12:30 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported slight readings in apartment on 3rd floor. Some residents mentioned gas company was in apartment on 4th floor to address an issue. Crew headed to 4th floor to investigate that apartment. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation once issue is addressed in 3rd floor apartment. At 12:36 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 has unplugged stove and secured gas in 3rd floor apartment. Crews investigating 4th floor apartment. At 12:38 p.m., Engine 33 reported negative readings in 4th floor apartment. At 12:44 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported ventilation complete. Units clearing the scene.

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Crews were called to 100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS in Frederick at 3:32 p.m. for a reported gas odor inside. At 3:35 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived. Paramedic Engine 23 made contact with the caller who states there is an odor on the first floor. At 3:37 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 made contact with another resident who reports an odor on 3rd floor; requesting R3 crew to investigate that report. At 3:45 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported no odor on first floor; made contact with R3 who are investigating odor and slight meter readings on 3rd floor. BC902 requesting E33 crew assist R3 and PE23 with investigating individual apartments. At 3:47 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 requested notification to building maintenance and gas company. R3 setting up fan for ventilation. At 4:04 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported gas company on scene.

Crews were called to ROCKY SPRINGS RD near KEMP LN at 3:42 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. At 3:46 p.m., Ambulance 19 placing all units in service; rider fell off of bike, no EMS services required.

Frederick County logged 94 calls: 21 non-medical and 73 medical. The busiest hour was 3:00 pm, with 10 calls.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations37observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.8 reports
Top corridorI-7010 reports
  • Disabled Vehicles17
  • Congestion10
  • Crashes4
  • Closures3
  • Debris/Hazards1

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

SUNDAY NOV 1
High 65° • Low 42°

Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 0 to 3 mph.

MONDAY NOV 2
High 67° • Low 44°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

TUESDAY NOV 3
High 72° • Low 52°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

13 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

BRADDOCK AVE

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

CHAMBERLAIN DR

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

CHRISTOPHERS XING

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney patch paving lane closures

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

A quiet civic day for Sunday, Nov. 1

No major County, City or FCPS public meetings or schedule changes were found for today.

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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Saturday, October 31. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

FINGERBOARD RD / URBANA CHURCH PASS
UNITS: A239, TT23, E231
2:50 am TT23 on scene, single vehicle into a utility pole. Checking on occupant(s).
2:55 am TT23 requesting Engine company for additional absorbent.
3:04 am A239 transporting one patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E33, R3, BC901
7:39 am PE23 on the scene, 3-story apartment building. Normal conditions. Investigating.
7:42 am PE23 investigating odor on 3rd floor.
7:43 am PE23 requesting additional crew with a meter to investigate the odor on the 3rd floor. PE23’s meter has negative readings, but wants a second meter to verify.
7:43 am BC901 on the scene, establishing command. R3 crew headed to 3rd floor with additional meter. E33 made contact with the caller who states odor is strongest in the hallway.
7:46 am PE23, R3 reports negative meter readings on second meter; checking each apartment to ascertain source. Negative meter readings on 4th floor.
7:52 am E33 reports negative meters on second floor. E33 driver reports normal readings on external utility meters.
8:07 am BC901 reports crews have odor on 3rd floor, with negative meter readings. Opening up stairwell doors to perform ventilation, then will investigate if odor returns.
8:26 am PE23 performed ventilation, re-metered, negative readings, no odor present. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

9200 block LIBERTY RD (CERESVILLE)
UNITS: A248, A249, A299, R24, E111, C11
9:13 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that caller states there are 2 patients, starting additional ambulance.
9:17 am C11 on the scene, 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants, establishing command.
9:18 am C11 requesting Fire-Police to shut down Rte. 26 between Rte. 194 and Crum Rd.
9:33 am A249 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
9:35 am A299 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5300 block SPECTRUM DR — GARNER HOTEL FREDERICK SOUTHEAST BY IHG
UNITS: PE311, TT4
10:31 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. PE311 continuing in to verify.
10:43 am PE311 reports alarm system has been reset.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5300 block SPECTRUM DR — GARNER HOTEL FREDERICK SOUTHEAST BY IHG
UNITS: PE311
10:56 am PE311 on the scene, 4-story hotel. Nothing evident.
11:01 am PE311 reports no smoke nor fire, good intent call. PE311 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E33, R3, BC902
12:28 pm PE23 made contact with resident on 3rd floor who states the odor is inside their apartment.
12:29 pm BC902 on the scene, establishing command. PE23 leading the investigative group.
12:30 pm PE23 reports slight readings in apartment on 3rd floor. Some residents mentioned gas company was in apartment on 4th floor to address an issue. Crew headed to 4th floor to investigate that apartment. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation once issue is addressed in 3rd floor apartment.
12:36 pm PE23 has unplugged stove and secured gas in 3rd floor apartment. Crews investigating 4th floor apartment.
12:38 pm E33 reports negative readings in 4th floor apartment.
12:44 pm BC902 reports ventilation complete. Units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

100 block HOLLING DR — EAST OF MARKET APARTMENTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E33, R3, BC902
3:35 pm PE23 on the scene, made contact with the caller who states there is an odor on the first floor.
3:37 pm PE23 made contact with another resident who reports an odor on 3rd floor; requesting R3 crew to investigate that report.
3:45 pm PE23 reports no odor on first floor; made contact with R3 who are investigating odor and slight meter readings on 3rd floor. BC902 requesting E33 crew assist R3 and PE23 with investigating individual apartments.
3:47 pm BC902 requesting notification to building maintenance and gas company. R3 setting up fan for ventilation.
4:04 pm BC902 reports gas company on scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

ROCKY SPRINGS RD / KEMP LN
UNITS: A19, ALS29, R24, E11, C24, EMS902
3:46 pm A19 placing all units in service; rider fell off of bike, no EMS services required.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

300 block BALLENGER CENTER DR
UNITS: E501, TW1
4:26 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

900 block N. EAST ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, TT4
5:07 pm PE23 made contact with staff inside who report a false alarm. System has been reset. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

500 block CAWLEY DR — BALLENGER POINTE CONDOS
UNITS: PE311
5:27 pm PE311 alerted to assist FPD with forcible entry to the residence.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

3700 block SINGLETON TER (CENTERVILLE)
UNITS: E231
FIRE & RESCUE

Transformer Fire

200 block W. POTOMAC ST — KINGS PIZZA (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: E52, A197
7:37 pm A197 on the scene, notification made to utility company.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1000 block GREENWALL PL — WESTWINDS APTS
UNITS: E11, TT4
10:33 pm E11 reports an accidental alarm activation. Units in service.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SAT Oct 31 🌤️ 63° / 41° Mostly Sunny ISSUE DAY
SUN Nov 1 🌤️ 65° / 42° Partly Sunny 3% precip
MON Nov 2 🌤️ 67° / 44° Mostly Sunny 2% precip
TUE Nov 3 🌤️ 72° / 52° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
WED Nov 4 🌤️ 74° / 60° Mostly Sunny 29% precip
THU Nov 5 🌧️ 73° / 58° Chance Rain Showers 57% precip
FRI Nov 6 🌧️ 70° / 53° Rain Showers Likely 57% precip
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