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Thursday, November 5, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 84
Coverage period Wednesday, November 4, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Large fuel spill at W. Patrick St — Freestate Petroleum

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

Crews were called to 1100 block W. PATRICK ST — FREESTATE PETROLEUM in Golden Mile at 10:10 p.m. for a reported large fuel spill. At 10:16 p.m., BC902, E11 on the scene, large tractor trailer to the rear of the building. Investigating. At 10:18 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 established command. Fuel truck overloaded a tank. Large, unknown quantity of fuel on the ground they is flowing into a drain. Battalion Chief 902 requested notification to Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). E11, E33 in process of spreading absorbent near storm drain. At 10:50 p.m., Engine 33 reported they have located puddles of gas in the median. At 10:54 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 requested FPD to shut down EB lanes of Patrick St at Willowdale Dr. At 11:05 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported approx 1,000 gallons of fuel has spilled, based on reports from the gas station receipts. At 11:30 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported spill has been confined. Awaiting arrival of MDE. EB lanes of Patrick St remain shut down. At 11:56 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported MDE is on scene. No further fire department services needed.

Crews were called to I-70 westbound near WEIGH STATION in New Market at 4:14 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 4:42 a.m., Carroll County Medic 18 is evaluated one patient who refused transport. At 4:53 a.m., Ambulance 159 obtained a refusal from second patient. Units clearing the scene. At 4:24 p.m., Ambulance 159 arrived. 2 vehicles involved, one in the center lane, other on the shoulder.

Crews were called to 6300 block LAMBERT DR — TUSCARORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 7:49 a.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 7:56 a.m., Ambulance 318 arrived. passenger vehicle into the rear of a tractor trailer. The occupants were outside. At 7:58 a.m., Ambulance 318 began evaluating one patient.

Crews were called to 6600 block MIDDLEBURG RD in Keymar at 8:49 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 8:54 a.m., Carroll County Medic 89 arrived. 2 vehicles involved in the intersection of Francis Scott Key Highway and Middleburg Rd. At 8:56 a.m., Carroll County Medic 89 began evaluating one patient. At 9:13 a.m., Carroll County Medic 89 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

Crews were called to 4000 block LOMAR DR — SAM HILL ESTATES in Mt. Airy at 11:04 a.m. for a reported gas leak outside. At 11:15 a.m., Carroll County Engine 12 arrived. Carroll County Engine 12 began investigating. At 11:18 a.m., Carroll County Engine 12 reported an active leak from an underground gas line, unknown size. BGE has been contacted, 50-min ETA on scene. At 11:26 a.m., Carroll County Engine 12 reported BGE is on scene.

Crews were called to I-70 eastbound near 53MM — near I-270 near US 40, Exit 53 in Frederick at 11:13 a.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 11:19 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. assessing injuries. At 11:29 a.m., Paramedic Engine 311 advises A19 that second patient is now refusing transport. A19 in service.

Crews were called to OLD NATIONAL PIKE near OAKDALE SCHOOL RD at 1:03 p.m. for a reported motorcycle accident. At 1:06 p.m., Ambulance 159 arrived. evaluating one patient. A159 and R15 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

Crews were called to W. PATRICK ST near HOKE PL in Golden Mile at 5:52 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 6:02 p.m., Ambulance 19 was transporting one patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.

Frederick County logged 98 calls: 22 non-medical and 76 medical. The busiest hour was 2:00 pm, with 12 calls.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations112observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.23 reports
Top corridorI-7026 reports
  • Congestion86
  • Crashes13
  • Disabled Vehicles5
  • Roadwork3
  • Debris/Hazards2
  • Closures1
Measured slowdown

HERE readings on westbound I-70 near New Design Road ranged from 11 to 21 mph between 3:58 p.m. and 5:28 p.m., versus about 64 mph free flow.

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

THURSDAY NOV 5
High 75° • Low 57°

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Rain chance 70%
FRIDAY NOV 6
High 70° • Low 46°

A slight chance of rain before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Rain chance 20%
SATURDAY NOV 7
High 61° • Low 42°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Rain chance 10%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

2 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

W SEVENTH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Potomac Edison overhead utility work lane and sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

DRIVE RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Downtown Frederick Partnership electrical upgrades entrance to deck closed - follow detour

ONGOINGFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

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

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Thursday, Nov. 5

COUNTY1 PM–2 PM

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Frederick County holds Eating Healthy on a Budget at Middletown 50+ Community Center.

CITY3 PM

City Council Community and Culture Committee

The City of Frederick's City Council Community and Culture Committee meets at City Hall Boardroom, Channel 99.

CITY6 PM–7 PM

City Council Public Meeting

The City of Frederick's City Council Public Meeting meets at City Hall Boardroom, Channel 99.

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Thursday, November 5, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Wednesday, November 4, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Wednesday, November 4. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / WEIGH STATION (NEW MARKET)
UNITS: A159, CCM18, R15, E153, CCR1
4:42 am CCM18 is evaluated one patient who refused transport.
4:53 am A159 obtained a refusal from second patient. Units clearing the scene.
4:24 pm A159 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, one in the center lane, other on the shoulder.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

6300 block LAMBERT DR — TUSCARORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNITS: A318, PE311
7:56 am A318 on the scene, passenger vehicle into the rear of a tractor trailer. Occupants are out.
7:58 am A318 evaluating one patient.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

12400 block OLD ANNAPOLIS RD, IFO
UNITS: A179, RE171, C17
8:10 am A179 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

6600 block MIDDLEBURG RD (KEYMAR)
UNITS: SU9
8:54 am CCM89 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved in the intersection of Francis Scott Key Highway and Middleburg Rd.
8:56 am CCM89 evaluating one patient.
9:13 am CCM89 transporting one patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Outside

4000 block LOMAR DR — SAM HILL ESTATES (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: CCE12, C15-C
11:15 am CCE12 on the scene, investigating.
11:18 am CCE12 reports an active leak from an underground gas line, unknown size. BGE has been contacted, 50-min ETA on scene.
11:26 am CCE12 reports BGE is on scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

I-70EB / 53MM — near I-270 / US 40, Exit 53 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A318, A19, PE311
11:19 am PE311 on the scene, assessing injuries.
11:21 am PE311 requesting additional ambulance.
11:29 am PE311 advises A19 that second patient is now refusing transport. A19 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

OLD NATIONAL PIKE / OAKDALE SCHOOL RD
UNITS: A159, ALS4, R15, E331, EMS902
1:06 pm A159 on scene, evaluating one patient. Holding A159, R15. Other responding units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

5200 block BUFFALO RD (MT. AIRY)
UNITS: CCBR15
1:30 pm CCBR15 on the scene, investigating.
1:34 pm CCBR15 reports wires down along the driveway at the dispatched address. Utility company notified.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block MERCER CT, FAIRFIELD CONDOS - 100 block MERCER CT
UNITS: TW1, E33
2:23 pm TW1 on the scene, 4-story apartment building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
2:25 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3900 block BRAVEHEART CIR (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, TT23
2:24 pm Frederick ECC cancelled the call.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

13700 block PRYOR RD (THURMONT)
UNITS: E102, TW6
2:40 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Outside

4300 block WENDY CT (MONROVIA)
UNITS: PE251
FIRE & RESCUE

Illegal Open Burning - Non Emergency Response

11800 block KEYMAR RD
UNITS: BR96
3:49 pm Frederick ECC advises BR96 that there is a burn permit on file for the dispatched address, but caller is unsure there is anyone attending to the fire.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

FIRST block OF W. PATRICK ST — FRANCIS SCOTT KEY APTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33, TT4
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. PATRICK ST / HOKE PL (GOLDEN MILE)
UNITS: A19, E11, OPSDC900
5:52 pm OPSDC900 came upon the incident, requesting Engine company and ambulance.
6:02 pm A19 transporting one patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

4300 block CAP STINE RD
UNITS: E141, E201, R20, EK204, TW1 (updated)
PUBLIC SAFETY

Large Fuel Spill

1100 block W. PATRICK ST — FREESTATE PETROLEUM (GOLDEN MILE)
UNITS: E11, E33, HM33, BC902, SAF901
10:16 pm BC902, E11 on the scene, large tractor trailer to the rear of the building. Investigating.
10:18 pm BC902 establishing command. Fuel truck overloaded a tank. Large, unknown quantity of fuel on the ground they is flowing into a drain. Requesting notification to Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). E11, E33 in process of spreading absorbent near storm drain.
10:26 pm HM33, HMSU33 on scene, assessing the spill.
10:38 pm BC902 requesting Frederick DPW to ascertain where storm drains travel.
10:50 pm E33 reports they have located puddles of gas in the median.
10:54 pm BC902 requesting FPD to shut down EB lanes of Patrick St at Willowdale Dr.
11:05 pm BC902 reports approx 1,000 gallons of fuel has spilled, based on reports from the gas station receipts.
11:30 pm BC902 reports spill has been confined. Awaiting arrival of MDE. EB lanes of Patrick St remain shut down.
11:56 pm BC902 reports MDE is on scene. No further fire department services needed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

1900 block BELFORD CT
UNITS: E291, E501, R2
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
WED Nov 4 🌡️ 77° / 62° AM Drizzle ISSUE DAY
THU Nov 5 🌧️ 75° / 57° Light Rain Likely 70% precip
FRI Nov 6 🌧️ 70° / 46° Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny 15% precip
SAT Nov 7 🌤️ 61° / 42° Mostly Sunny 8% precip
SUN Nov 8 🌤️ 61° / 39° Mostly Sunny 4% precip
MON Nov 9 ☀️ 62° / 38° Sunny 0% precip
TUE Nov 10 ☀️ 67° / 39° Sunny 1% precip
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