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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 90
Coverage period Tuesday, November 10, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Two patients transported after Urbana rollover

One patient had serious injuries after the crash at Urbana Pike and Doctor Perry Road; no entrapment was found

A two-vehicle rollover at Urbana Pike and Doctor Perry Road sent two patients to hospitals Tuesday morning, including one patient with serious injuries. The response began at 9:47 a.m., and Engine 231 arrived at 9:50 a.m. to find two vehicles involved, with one vehicle on its roof. Chief 23-B established command at 9:51 a.m. Tiller Truck 23 reported at 9:52 a.m. that no one was trapped, and Rescue Squad 15 was released from the response.

Chief 23-B requested another ambulance at 9:53 a.m., followed at 9:56 a.m. by a request for fire police to block Route 355 at Campus Drive. A339 transported a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital at 10:09 a.m. M238 transported a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center at 10:14 a.m.

Another crash response was dispatched at 5:50 p.m. to Kemp Lane and Sonoma Court. Engine 11 arrived at 5:55 p.m. and found vehicles in the intersection while responders checked the occupants. No entrapment was found, and the assignment was reduced to Ambulance 18, Paramedic Engine 23 and Engine 11. An additional ambulance was requested at 5:56 p.m. Ambulance 18 transported a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH at 6:08 p.m.

In Burkittsville, a rollover was reported at 6:02 p.m. in the first block of East Main Street. Washington County Medic 88 arrived at 6:09 p.m. and confirmed that one vehicle was on its side. The medic reported at 6:11 p.m. that the vehicle had a single occupant and that no one was trapped. Paramedic Engine 52 retained Ambulance 196, Washington County Medic 88 and Paramedic Engine 52 while the other units were released. Washington County Medic 88 transported one patient to the hospital at 6:35 p.m.

An earlier collision at Route 340 eastbound and Route 17 in Brunswick was dispatched at 9:16 a.m. Ambulance 198 found two vehicles off the side of the roadway at 9:20 a.m. as responders checked the people involved. Paramedic Engine 52 reported at 9:23 a.m. that one patient would be evaluated and a second patient declined care. The remaining assignment was reduced to Ambulance 198 and Paramedic Engine 52.

A reported barn fire on Warner Road in Ladiesburg prompted a box-alarm response at 5:19 p.m. Frederick ECC advised the responding units at 5:24 p.m. that a single caller saw what the caller believed was a barn fire. Engine 91 arrived at 5:27 p.m. and investigated a possible controlled burn while the assignment was reduced to a non-emergency response. Chief 9-B confirmed a small controlled burn at the dispatched address at 5:28 p.m. and released all units except Engine 91.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

At a multi-family apartment building in the Lake Linganore-Oakdale area, an oven fire was extinguished. The response to the Hopewell Street building was dispatched at 4:29 p.m. Engine 153 arrived at 4:32 p.m. to find nothing evident from the four-story building and began investigating. Battalion Chief 901 assumed command at 4:33 p.m. Engine 153 reported the fire extinguished at 4:34 p.m. and requested a fan for ventilation on the second floor. At 4:36 p.m., the fire was confirmed as contained to the oven after the homeowner used a dry chemical fire extinguisher. Engine 331 reset an alarm on the first floor at 4:37 p.m. while Engine 153 reset a pull station on the second floor.

A large brush fire response was requested at 4:15 p.m. in the 9900 block of Doctor Perry Road after Chief 23-B, who was in the area, called in the fire. Chief 23-B established command at 4:17 p.m. The assignment included Brush 235, Engine 231, Paramedic Engine 251, Tiller Truck 23 and Tanker 23. At 4:37 p.m., Chief 23-B reported that the fire was under control and kept all units at the scene for overhaul and mop-up.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations97observed during the day
Peak traffic hour5 p.m.24 reports
Top corridorI-7025 reports
  • Congestion68
  • Crashes9
  • Disabled Vehicles9
  • Debris/Hazards4
  • Roadwork2
  • Closures1
Measured slowdown

HERE readings on westbound I-70 near /WB East of MD 85 ranged from 6 to 17 mph between 5:28 p.m. and 5:58 p.m., versus about 65 mph free flow.

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

WEDNESDAY NOV 11
High 65° • Low 46°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 0 to 3 mph.

THURSDAY NOV 12
High 61° • Low 37°

Areas of fog and a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 0 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 50%
FRIDAY NOV 13
High 50° • Low 32°

A slight chance of rain between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Rain chance 20%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

CLEAREDFrederick City

E PATRICK ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Davis Construction test pitting lane closures

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.

Frederick County road closure data
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The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Tuesday, November 10. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - BLS

RT340EB / RT17 (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: A198, A19, PE52, R20, E51, PE52, E201, EK204
9:20 am A198 on the scene, 2 vehicles off the side of the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
9:23 am PE52 reports one patient for evaluation. Second patient is a refusal. Holding A198, PE52
FIRE & RESCUE

Large Brush Fire

800 block CACAPON LODGE DR
UNITS: U7, WILDLAND7, BR75, CAR7
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

URBANA PIKE / DOCTOR PERRY RD (URBANA)
UNITS: A238, A339, ALS23, R15, E231, TT23, C23-B, C23, BC901, EMS901
9:50 am E231 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved, one vehicle on its roof. Checking on occupant(s).
9:51 am C23-B on scene, establishing command.
9:52 am TT23 reports no entrapment. C23-B placing R15 in service.
9:53 am C23-B requesting additional ambulance.
9:56 am C23-B requesting Fire-Police to block Rte. 355 at Campus Dr.
10:09 am A339 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to the hospital.
10:14 am M238 transporting a patient with serious injuries to Meritus Medical Center.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

US-15NB / ROSEMONT AVE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, E11
10:51 am E11 confirming one patient being evaluated by A19.
10:59 am A19 transporting one patient to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - BLS

E. MAIN ST / WESTVIEW DR (THURMONT)
UNITS: A229, A307, E102
2:22 pm E102 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
2:33 pm A229 obtained a patient refusal. Units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

100 block CREAMERY CT — EMMITSBURG GLASS CO
UNITS: E61, TW6
2:24 pm Frederick ECC advisers responding you that the proper alarm passcode has been received. E61 continuing non-emergency to verify. TW6 in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Large Brush Fire

9900 block DOCTOR PERRY RD
UNITS: BR235, E231, PE251, TT23, K23, C23-B
4:15 pm C23-B was in the area, called in the fire. Requesting the brush fire assignment.
4:17 pm C23-B establishing command.
4:37 pm C23-B reports fire under control continuing to hold all units for overhaul, mop-up.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Wires Down Or Arcing

W. THIRD ST / N. MARKET ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E33
4:30 pm E33 on scene, confirming communication wires down in the first block of W. Third St as a result of a property damage collision. Utility company notified.
FIRE & RESCUE

Appliance Fire Contained

10200 block HOPEWELL ST (LAKE LINGANORE - OAKDALE)
UNITS: E153, E331, TT4, R15, BC901
4:32 pm E153 on the scene, 4-story multi-family apartment building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
4:33 pm BC901 on scene, assuming command.
4:34 pm E153 reports fire has been extinguished. Requesting fan to second floor for ventilation
4:36 pm E153 reports fire contained to the oven; homeowner used dry chemical fire extinguisher.
4:37 pm E331 resetting alarm on first floor. E153 resetting pull station on second floor.
FIRE & RESCUE

Barn Fire

12200 block WARNER RD (LADIESBURG)
UNITS: E91, E162, E132, E172, E111, PE102, E221, CCE101, R24, CCR8, CCLDR5, K9, K17, EK134, ALS17, CCM89, SU9, BC902, BC901, SAF901
5:24 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that single caller from Warner Rd sees what they believe is a barn fire.
5:27 pm E91 on scene, investigating a possible controlled burn; all units reducing to non-emergency.
5:28 pm C9-B placing all units in service, confirming a small controlled burn at the dispatched address. Holding E91, all other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

KEMP LN / SONOMA CT
UNITS: A18, A19, PE23, R2, E11, C1, BC903, EMS901
5:55 pm E11 on scene, w vehicles in the intersection. Checking on occupants.
5:56 pm E11 reports no entrapment. Holding A18, PE23, E11. Requesting additional ambulance.
6:08 pm A18 transporting a patient with non-life-threatening injuries to FHH.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

FIRST block OF E. MAIN ST (BURKITTSVILLE)
UNITS: A196, WCM88, PE52, RE74, BC903, EMS901
6:09 pm WCM88 on the scene, confirming one vehicle on its side. Checking on occupant(s).
6:11 pm WCM88 reports single occupant, no entrapment.
6:12 pm PE52 holding A196, WCM88, PE52. Other units in service.
6:35 pm WCM88 transporting one patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Unknown Odor Outside

1300 block W. PATRICK ST — BOJANGLES (GOLDEN MILE MARKET PLACE)
UNITS: E11
6:14 pm E11 in the area, investigating.
6:18 pm E11 checked the area, nothing found.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

6700 block BRACE CT (BALLENGER CREEK CENTER)
UNITS: PE311, TT4
6:18 pm PE311 reports smoke from the oven activated the alarm. No fire department services needed. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - BLS

I-270NB BETWEEN RT121 / RT109
UNITS: E231, A259
7:08 pm MCPE735 on scene, reports a property damage collision. No fire department services needed.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Flooding Condition

6400 block ALAN LINTON BLVD E, BOTTOM UNIT
UNITS: PE311
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
TUE Nov 10 🌤️ 70° / 38° Partly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
WED Nov 11 🌤️ 65° / 46° Mostly Sunny 18% precip
THU Nov 12 🌫️ 61° / 37° Areas Of Fog 46% precip
FRI Nov 13 🌧️ 50° / 32° Slight Chance Light Rain 15% precip
SAT Nov 14 🌤️ 49° / 33° Mostly Sunny 8% precip
SUN Nov 15 🌤️ 52° / 31° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
MON Nov 16 🌤️ 53° / 32° Mostly Sunny 4% precip
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