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Saturday, November 7, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 86
Coverage period Friday, November 6, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Building fire at Willowdale Dr — Willowdale Crossing Apts

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

Crews were called to 100 block WILLOWDALE DR — WILLOWDALE CROSSING APTS at 8:21 a.m. for a reported building fire. At 8:27 a.m., Engine 11 investigating burned food on the stove. At 8:29 a.m., Engine 11 confirmed burned food on the stove with light smoke conditions. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation. At 8:30 a.m., Rescue Squad 3 reported light smoke conditions in apartment above. At 8:37 a.m., Rescue Squad 3 reported second floor apartment has been ventilated. BC901 holding E11, TT4. Other units in service.

Crews were called to NEW WINDSOR RD near MCKINSTRY MILL RD at 7:07 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 7:16 a.m., Rescue Engine 171 arrived. assessing injuries. At 7:41 a.m., Carroll County Medic 109 was transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.

Crews were called to 7800 block WORMANS MILL RD — WEGMANS in Clemson Corner at 11:33 a.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. At 11:40 a.m., Engine 111 arrived. Engine 111 confirmed that pedestrian down in the roadway.

Crews were called to I-70 westbound near US-15 - Route 340 in Frederick at 12:40 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 12:45 p.m., Engine 33 arrived. 2 vehicles involved, on the ramp. The occupants were outside. At 12:49 p.m., Engine 33 reported one patient for evaluation. A38 and E33 remained on the call. Other units in service. At 12:57 p.m., Ambulance 38 obtained patient refusal. Remaining units clearing the scene.

Crews were called to 100 block FEATHERSTONE PL at 2:32 p.m. for a reported light smoke conditions. At 2:35 p.m., Engine 11 arrived at a 3-story middle of the group townhome. Engine 11 began investigating. At 2:39 p.m., Engine 11 reported burned food on the stove. E11 remained on the call. Other units in service.

Crews were called to KEY PKWY near WILLOWDALE DR at 3:02 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 2:58 p.m., Engine 11 came upon the scene of a passenger vehicle vs. Transit Bus; checking on occupants. At 3:20 p.m., Medic 19 was transporting a patient with serious injuries to FHH.

Crews were called to 400 block E. NINTH ST in Frederick at 8:31 p.m. for a reported house fire. At 8:33 p.m., Engine 23 arrived. single-story rancher, smoke showing from the roof. At 8:37 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 arrived and assumed command. At 8:38 p.m., Engine 23 located fire in bedroom, in process of extinguishing. At 8:41 p.m., Engine 291 crew investigating basement. At 8:41 p.m., Engine 291 confirmed fire in the basement ceiling area. E291 reports hole in floor from fire in above bedroom. At 8:45 p.m., Engine 291 reported primary search of basement is negative. At 8:48 p.m., Engine 291 repeats fire extinguished. At 8:50 p.m., Engine 23 requested ventilation; TT4 crew setting up fan for ventilation. At 8:53 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported fire knocked; crews continue to hit hot spots.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT - ALS, KEY PKWY / WILLOWDALE DR. Photo credit: Timmy Lee.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT - ALS, KEY PKWY / WILLOWDALE DR. Photo credit: Timmy Lee.

Crews were called to JEFFERSON PIKE near HIMES AVE at 9:49 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. At 9:52 p.m., EMS Supervisor 901 arrived to find two vehicles involved. EMS Supervisor 901 began checking on the occupants. At 9:54 p.m., C3-C reported no entrapment; placing R3 in service. At 10:11 p.m., C3-C reported 2 patients evaluated by EMS, both refusals. Units clearing the scene when ready.

Frederick County logged 127 calls: 30 non-medical and 97 medical. The busiest hour was 6:00 pm, with 11 calls.

Frederick County Planning Commission

Hyattstown storage proposal returns after earlier approval expired

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Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations122observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.21 reports
Top corridorI-7032 reports
  • Congestion85
  • Disabled Vehicles19
  • Crashes9
  • Debris/Hazards4
  • Roadwork3
Measured slowdown

HERE readings on northbound I-270 near New Design Road ranged from 7 to 19 mph between 2:28 p.m. and 3:28 p.m., versus about 55 mph free flow.

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

SATURDAY NOV 7
High 59° • Low 42°

Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

SUNDAY NOV 8
High 63° • Low 42°

Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

MONDAY NOV 9
High 63° • Low 38°

Sunny, with a high near 63.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

4 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

UPDATEDFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Jerry Justice Excavating storm drain install and curb gutter install lane closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

E ALL SAINTS ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Washington Gas service installation lane and sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

E SOUTH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. HMF Paving sidewalk and gutter repairs lane and sidewalk closures

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

A quiet civic day for Saturday, Nov. 7

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 Friday, November 6. Excludes medical calls.

PUBLIC SAFETY

River Rescue

POINT OF SHENANDOAH
UNITS: BT19
4:22 am Frederick ECC cancelled call.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

NEW WINDSOR RD / MCKINSTRY MILL RD
UNITS: A179, CCM109, RE171, EMS902
7:16 am RE171 on the scene, assessing injuries.
7:20 am RE171 requesting ALS resource.
7:41 am CCM109 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

100 block WILLOWDALE DR — WILLOWDALE CROSSING APTS
UNITS: E11, PE23, E121, PE311, E111, R3, TT4, Q11, TW7, A19, ALS29, C1, BC901, BC902, SAF901
8:25 am E11 on the scene, 4-story apartment complex. Nothing evident. BC901 on the scene, establishing command.
8:27 am E11 investigating burned food on the stove.
8:29 am E11 confirms burned food on the stove with light smoke conditions. TT4 setting up fan for ventilation.
8:30 am R3 reports light smoke conditions in apartment above.
8:37 am R3 reports second floor apartment has been ventilated. BC901 holding E11, TT4. Other units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1700 block ALGONQUIN RD (DEARBOUGHT)
UNITS: E33, MCTW735, SUPDC900
8:29 am SUPDC900 on scene, 2-story end unit townhouse. Nothing evident.
8:30 am SUPDC900 reports smoke from burned food activated the alarm; occupants called alarm company to cancel. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

800 block NEW DESIGN RD — NEW DESIGN WATER PLANT
UNITS: E141, TT23
9:38 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

7800 block WORMANS MILL RD — WEGMANS (CLEMSON CORNER)
UNITS: A247, ALS2, E111, EMS901
11:40 am E111 on scene, confirming pedestrian down in the roadway.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - Als

W. SEVENTH ST / TOLL HOUSE AVE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A247, PE23, EMS901, BC902
12:23 pm BC902 on scene, reports patient is alert and oriented. Holding A247, PE23. Other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / US-15 - RT340 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, A129, R3, E33, E121
12:45 pm E33 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, on the ramp. Occupants are out.
12:49 pm E33 reports one patient for evaluation. Holding A38, E33. Other units in service.
12:57 pm A38 obtained patient refusal. Remaining units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

40000 block BRANCA DR
UNITS: E501, PE23, TW1
FIRE & RESCUE

Brush Fire

DICKERSON RD / MONOCACY RIVER (TUSCARORA)
UNITS: E141, BR145
2:22 pm E141 in the area, investigating.
2:32 pm BR145 reports nothing found. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

100 block FEATHERSTONE PL
UNITS: E11, E33, TT4, C1
2:35 pm E11 on the scene, 3-story middle of the group townhome. Investigating.
2:39 pm E11 reports burned food on the stove. Holding E11. Other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

KEY PKWY / WILLOWDALE DR
UNITS: E11, A19, ALS4
2:58 pm E11 came upon the scene of a passenger vehicle vs. Transit Bus; checking on occupants.
3:01 pm E11 requesting ambulance and ALS resource. Transit bus is unoccupied, just driver.
3:20 pm M19 transporting a patient with serious injuries to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-270NB / BENNETT CREEK (URBANA)
UNITS: A18, R3, MCA734, E231, MCE735, TT23
3:59 pm E231 on the scene, 2 vehicles on the right shoulder. Checking on occupants.
4:01 pm E231 holding MCA734, E231, TT23. Other units in service.
4:20 pm MCA734 reports no patient requires EMS, collision is property damage only.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

700 block ACROPOLIS WAY — PROSPECT HALL APARTMENTS
UNITS: PE311, TW1
5:34 pm PE311 on the scene, 4-story garden apartment. Audible alarm sounding. Investigating.
5:37 pm PE311 investigating reports of a pull station activation on 4th floor.
5:38 pm PE311 reports both pull stations normal.
5:45 pm PE311 notified building maintenance of alarm issues. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Transformer Fire

ARABY CHURCH RD / BAKER VALLEY RD
UNITS: E231
FIRE & RESCUE

Fire Reported Out

FIRST block OF GEORGETOWN RD (WALKERSVILLE)
UNITS: E111, E162, Q11, E91
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5500 block BUCKEYSTOWN PIKE — AEROPOSTALE (FRANCIS SCOTT KEY MALL)
UNITS: PE311, TT4
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block CUMMINGS DR — BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL
UNITS: E281, TW1
8:35 pm E52 on the scene, 2-story educational facility. Building evacuated. Frederick ECC reports fog machine activated the alarm. E52 placing TW1 in service.
8:38 pm E52 reports alarm system has been reset.
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

400 block E. NINTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E23, E33, E501, E291, E111, E11, PE311, R3, TT4, Q11, TT23, A38, ALS2, C3, BC902, BC901, SAF901
8:33 pm E23 on the scene, single-story rancher, smoke showing from the roof.
8:34 pm E23 completed 360-assessment, unknown conditions in the basement. Unknown occupant status, forcing entry. E23 requesting Rapid Intervention Dispatch (RID). E23 establishing command.
8:37 pm BC902 on the scene, assuming command, E23, R3 on the interior, reports heavy smoke conditions. R3 conducting primary search.
8:38 pm E23 located fire in bedroom, in process of extinguishing.
8:40 pm TT4 crew made roof access, in process of opening roof.
8:41 pm E291 crew investigating basement.
8:41 pm E291 confirms fire in the basement ceiling area. E291 reports hole in floor from fire in above bedroom.
8:43 pm BC902 requesting additional Engine and Truck company.
8:45 pm E291 reports primary search of basement is negative.
8:48 pm E291 repeats fire extinguished.
8:50 pm E23 requesting ventilation; TT4 crew setting up fan for ventilation.
8:53 pm BC902 reports fire knocked; crews continue to hit hot spots.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

JEFFERSON PIKE / HIMES AVE
UNITS: A319, A19, ALS31, R3, PE311, EMS901, C3-C
9:52 pm EMS901 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
9:53 pm C3-C on the scene, establishing command. Requesting additional ambulance.
9:54 pm C3-C reports no entrapment; placing R3 in service.
10:11 pm C3-C reports 2 patients evaluated by EMS, both refusals. Units clearing the scene when ready.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Explosion - Miscellaneous

21300 block KEADLE RD (BOONSBORO)
UNITS: E82
10:01 pm Washington County units in the area, nothing found thus far.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
FRI Nov 6 🌧️ 71° / 42° AM Showers ISSUE DAY
SAT Nov 7 ☀️ 59° / 42° Sunny 4% precip
SUN Nov 8 ☀️ 63° / 42° Sunny 3% precip
MON Nov 9 ☀️ 63° / 38° Sunny 0% precip
TUE Nov 10 ☀️ 69° / 41° Sunny 0% precip
WED Nov 11 ☀️ 64° / 37° Sunny 3% precip
THU Nov 12 🌤️ 58° / 34° Partly Sunny 22% precip
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