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Friday, November 6, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 85
Coverage period Thursday, November 5, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Vehicle accident - entrapment at Sugarloaf Pkwy — Truist

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

Crews were called to 3500 block SUGARLOAF PKWY — TRUIST in Urbana Town Center at 10:54 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance 238, Advanced Life Support 23, Tiller Truck 23, Paramedic Engine 251, Rescue Squad 3, Battalion Chief 901 and EMS Supervisor 901.

Crews were called to 6500 block BALLENGER RUN BLVD at 2:46 a.m. for a reported building fire. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 311, Engine 11, Engine 33, Paramedic Engine 23, Engine 501, Rescue Squad 3, Tower 1, Tiller Truck 4, Ambulance 319, Advanced Life Support 31, Battalion Chief 902, Battalion Chief 903 and Safety 901.

Crews were called to 4400 block URBANA PIKE at 5:27 a.m. for a reported house fire. At 5:30 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that caller states there was increasing smoke in the attic after turning on heat; along with alarm activation. At 5:32 a.m., Engine 231 arrived at a two-story single-family residence and found nothing evident. Engine 231 began investigating. At 5:35 a.m., Engine 231 completed 360-assessment. Normal conditions investigating basement. At 5:38 a.m., Engine 231 investigating slight heat in the attic, along with TT23, R3. At 5:39 a.m., Engine 231 reported primary search is negative. At 5:41 a.m., Engine 231 reported attic space is clear. At 5:43 a.m., Chief 23 reported crews are investigating possible malfunctioning HVAC unit, continuing to hold E231, E33, TT23, K23. Other units in service.

Crews were called to BURKITTSVILLE RD near RAMP Route 17 TO RT340WB in Brunswick at 9:09 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 9:12 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that patient has relocated to the Sheetz on Rte. 17. At 9:18 a.m., Ambulance 196 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

Crews were called to S. JEFFERSON ST near US-15 in Frederick at 9:42 a.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. At 9:50 a.m., A18, E33 on the scene; 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants. At 9:56 a.m., Engine 33 cancelling second ambulance. A38 handling a patient refusal, will transport one patient to the hospital. At 10:03 a.m., Ambulance 38 was transporting one patient to the hospital.

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Crews were called to BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE near ENGLISH MUFFIN WAY at 12:36 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 12:44 p.m., Engine 33 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Engine 33 began checking on the occupants. At 12:45 p.m., Engine 33 reported no entrapment. A318, E33 and ALS31 remained on the call. Engine 33 requested additional ambulance. At 12:52 p.m., Ambulance 318 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital. At 1:02 p.m., Ambulance 38 was transporting one patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.

Crews were called to Route 77 near TOWER RD near PAST SHARP TURN near TAKES UP WHOLE LANE TOWARD SMITHSBURG at 10:49 p.m. for a reported vehicle fire. At 10:55 p.m., C21-C arrived. C21-C reported vehicle fully-involved. At 11:06 p.m., Ambulance 307 began evaluating one patient. At 11:26 p.m., C21-C reported fire extinguished.

Crews were called to W. FOURTH ST near N. MARKET ST in Frederick at 10:57 p.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. At 11:00 p.m., Engine 33 arrived. one down in the roadway. Assessing injuries. At 11:14 p.m., Medic 38 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.

Frederick County logged 112 calls: 36 non-medical and 76 medical. The busiest hour was 10:00 am, with 9 calls.

Frederick County Development Review

Contractor building, retail facility proposed in October county filings

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Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations119observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.27 reports
Top corridorI-7028 reports
  • Congestion78
  • Crashes17
  • Disabled Vehicles8
  • Debris/Hazards3
  • Closures2
  • Roadwork2
Measured slowdown

HERE readings on northbound I-270 near New Design Road ranged from 11 to 27 mph between 2:58 p.m. and 5:58 p.m., versus about 55 mph free flow.

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

FRIDAY NOV 6
High 71° • Low 43°

Scattered rain showers between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Rain chance 30%
SATURDAY NOV 7
High 59° • Low 43°

Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

SUNDAY NOV 8
High 63° • Low 42°

Sunny, with a high near 63.

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

COLUMBUS AVE

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

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Thursday, November 5. Excludes medical calls.

FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

6500 block BALLENGER RUN BLVD
UNITS: PE311, E11, E33, PE23, E501, R3, TW1, TT4, A319, ALS31, BC902, BC903, SAF901
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

4400 block URBANA PIKE
UNITS: E231, E33, PE311, E251, PE23, E331, R3, TT23, TT4, K23, K22, K1, A238, ALS23, C23, BC901, BC903, SAF901
5:30 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that caller states there was increasing smoke in the attic after turning on heat; along with alarm activation.
5:32 am E231 on the scene, 2-story single-family residence. Nothing evident. Investigating.
5:34 am C23 on the scene, establishing command.
5:35 am E231 completed 360-assessment. Normal conditions investigating basement.
5:38 am E231 investigating slight heat in the attic, along with TT23, R3.
5:39 am E231 reports primary search is negative.
5:41 am E231 reports attic space is clear.
5:42 am E33 made access to attic space from the porch where HVAC is smoking lightly.
5:43 am C23 reports crews are investigating possible malfunctioning HVAC unit, continuing to hold E231, E33, TT23, K23. Other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident

DARNESTOWN RD / MARTINSBURG RD (DICKERSON)
UNITS: A149
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70EB / NEW DESIGN RD (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, A38, R3, E11, E33
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

I-70EB / EXIT 54 (RT85)
UNITS: A319, PE311
6:47 am PE311 clearing units from this incident; call is the same as the one further west on I-70 in the vicinity of Ridge Rd.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

600 block E. MAIN ST (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: A79, RE74
7:56 am A79 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

7500 block GREEN VALLEY RD
UNITS: E172
8:21 am E172 on the scene, 2-story single/family residential. Nothing evident. Frederick ECC advises that the alarm was originating from the barn.
8:23 am E172 naked contact with property owners who report alarm is accidental. E172 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8800 block BIGGS FORD RD — LONZA BIOSCIENCE (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E162, Q11
8:27 am Q11 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
8:29 am Q11 made contact with security, no emergency on the premises. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

8800 block BIGGS FORD RD — LONZA BIOSCIENCE (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E162
8:36 am E162 on the scene, normal conditions investigating.
8:39 am Frederick ECC advises E162 that the proper alarm passcode has been received. E162 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

BURKITTSVILLE RD / RAMP RT17 TO RT340WB (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: A196, PE52, E281, C5-B
9:12 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that patient has relocated to the Sheetz on Rte. 17.
9:13 am A196, PE52 on the scene.
9:18 am A196 transporting one patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

US-15NB / S. JEFFERSON ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A209, A18, R20, E201, E11
9:16 am Units in the area, attempting to locate.
9:18 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that updated location is US-15 / Jefferson St.
9:21 am R20 on the scene, US-15NB prior to S. Jefferson St: 3 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants.
9:23 am R20 reports collision is property damage only, no injuries. All units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

S. JEFFERSON ST / US-15 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, A37, E33
9:50 am A18, E33 on the scene; 2 vehicle rear-end collision. Checking on occupants.
9:52 am E33 requesting additional ambulance.
9:56 am E33 cancelling second ambulance. A38 handling a patient refusal, will transport one patient to the hospital.
10:03 am A38 transporting one patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

3500 block SUGARLOAF PKWY — TRUIST (URBANA TOWN CENTER)
UNITS: A238, ALS23, TT23, PE251, R3, BC901, EMS901
10:54 am Frederick ECC cancelled call.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE / ENGLISH MUFFIN WAY
UNITS: A318, A38, R3, ALS31, EMS902, E33
12:44 pm E33 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
12:45 pm E33 reports no entrapment. Holding A318, E33, ALS31. Requesting additional ambulance.
12:52 pm A318 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
1:02 pm A38 transporting one patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

US-15NB / W. SEVENTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A18, E11
3:17 pm E11 on the scene, 3 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
3:18 pm A18 evaluating one patient.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

4700 block MORNING MEWS (MONROVIA)
UNITS: PE251, TT23
4:52 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode is as received. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

FIRST block OF E. MOSER RD — THURMONT LIBRARY
UNITS: PE102
5:07 pm Frederick ECC advises that there is a controlled burn with permit on file in the area.
5:09 pm PE102 confirms a controlled burn. PE102 in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

SAINT JAMES PL / CORPORATE DR
UNITS: A319, PE311, EMS901
5:27 pm PE311, A319 on scene. One pediatric patient in the roadway.
5:30 pm A319, Medic from PE311 evaluating one patient.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

FIRST block OF TRITAPOE PL
UNITS: A196
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

500 block W SOUTH ST, THE JUNCTION APARTMENTS - 500 block W SOUTH ST
UNITS: E11, Q11, R3 (updated)
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

RT77 / TOWER RD / PAST SHARP TURN / TAKES UP WHOLE LANE TOWARD SMITHSBURG
UNITS: PE102, R10, E212, A307, SU51, C21-C
10:55 pm C21-C on the scene, reports vehicle fully-involved.
11:04 pm C21-C holding PE102, E212, SU51
11:06 pm A307 evaluating one patient.
11:26 pm C21-C reports fire extinguished.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

W. FOURTH ST / N. MARKET ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, ALS4, E33, EMS901
11:00 pm E33 on the scene, one down in the roadway. Assessing injuries.
11:14 pm M38 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
THU Nov 5 ☁️ 74° / 56° Mostly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
FRI Nov 6 🌧️ 71° / 43° Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 27% precip
SAT Nov 7 ☀️ 59° / 43° Sunny 1% precip
SUN Nov 8 ☀️ 63° / 42° Sunny 0% precip
MON Nov 9 ☀️ 64° / 38° Sunny 0% precip
TUE Nov 10 ☀️ 69° / 40° Sunny 0% precip
WED Nov 11 ☀️ 65° / 38° Sunny 4% precip
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