Tractor-trailer fire spreads beside I-270 in Urbana
A tractor-trailer fire in the median of I-270 northbound south of Route 80 spread into an adjacent cornfield Wednesday, stopping northbound traffic and bringing hazardous-materials crews to Urbana. The response began at 11:36 a.m. near Bennett Creek. At 11:44 a.m., Chief 23 found the tractor cab detached from the trailer and fully involved in fire, then established command. An ambulance and an advanced life support resource were requested at 11:48 a.m. for one person with burns to the hands.
Engine 231 reported at 11:55 a.m. that the bulk of the truck fire had been knocked down while Tiller Truck 23 handled a brush fire ahead of the scene. At 11:58 a.m., Montgomery County Paramedic Engine 735 reported approximately 1 acre burning in a cornfield adjacent to I-270. The patient was evaluated and refused transport. The brush fire was fully extinguished at 12:46 p.m., and both fires were reported extinguished at 12:56 p.m. Northbound I-270 remained closed while fuel tanks cooled before pump-off operations could begin. The left lane reopened at 1:22 p.m., and Engine 231 reported at 2:04 p.m. that hazardous-materials crews had completed the fuel pump-off and the remaining fire and rescue units were clearing.
Two vehicles collide in Walkersville
Earlier Wednesday, a two-vehicle collision at Woodsboro Pike and Glade Boulevard in Walkersville prompted a response at 7:19 a.m. At 7:21 a.m., Engine 111 was on the scene with two vehicles involved and was checking on the occupants. The engine requested another ambulance at 7:22 a.m., but canceled that request at 7:27 a.m. Ambulance 249 evaluated one patient, who refused transport, and units began clearing at 7:43 a.m.
Jordan Valley Way odor investigated
A reported gas odor inside a residence in the 8300 block of Jordan Valley Way brought Engine 291, Engine 11 and Rescue Squad 2 at 8:30 a.m. Engine 11 began investigating at 8:34 a.m. By 8:45 a.m., Engine 291 had obtained negative meter readings throughout the residence, and the units returned to service.
Occupant reported out after Rosemont rollover
Units were dispatched to a reported rollover in the 1600 block of Rosemont Avenue in Frederick at 8:43 a.m. EMS Supervisor 902 reached the area near Schley Avenue and the ramps for US-15 at 8:45 a.m., finding a vehicle on its side and its occupants apparently out. At 8:46 a.m., EMS Supervisor 902 reported that the vehicle’s single occupant was out. Ambulance 19, Engine 501 and EMS Supervisor 902 remained while the other units were released.
Furnace gas line secured
At a New Market home in the 100 block of Dorseys Chance North, a reported gas odor at 10:06 a.m. was traced to the gas line serving the furnace. Engine 153 arrived at 10:11 a.m. to find nothing evident from the two-story, single-family residence and began taking interior meter readings. At 10:15 a.m., the gas was secured, the homeowners were to contact the gas company for repairs, and the units returned to service.
Pedestrian transported from Monocacy Boulevard
A pedestrian was reported struck at Monocacy Boulevard and Progress Court at 11:35 a.m. EMS Supervisor 902 found the patient upright and walking at 11:37 a.m., and units remained for an evaluation. Ambulance 249 transported the patient, who had non-life-threatening injuries, to the hospital at 11:52 a.m.
Patient removed after Tatum Court crash
A two-vehicle crash at Tatum Court and Waverley Drive at 4:20 p.m. required responders to open a vehicle door and remove a patient. Engine 11 requested another ambulance at 4:24 p.m., followed by a rescue squad for the door operation at 4:25 p.m. and an advanced life support resource at 4:26 p.m. The door operation was completed and the patient was removed at 4:37 p.m. A third ambulance was requested at 4:40 p.m. Medic 19 transported a patient with serious injuries to the hospital at 4:45 p.m., and Ambulance 38 transported a patient with non-life-threatening injuries at 4:52 p.m.
Patient transported from I-270 crash
Another collision was reported on I-270 northbound at 4:44 p.m. Ambulance 238 located the crash closer to mile marker 22 and found a single vehicle on the shoulder at 4:52 p.m. Engine 231 retained Ambulance 238 and Engine 231 while the other units returned to service. Ambulance 238 transported one patient to the hospital at 5:01 p.m.
Two-vehicle crash on US-15
On US-15 southbound near West Patrick Street in Frederick, a response began at 5:41 p.m. Engine 11 found two vehicles between Route 40 and the exit for US-15/340 at 5:45 p.m. Ambulance 18, Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 11 remained on the call while the other assigned units were released at 5:46 p.m.
Sand truck requested for hydraulic-fluid spill
Engine 153 responded to Old National Pike and Bye Alley at 8:44 a.m. and found a hydraulic line from a construction company in the roadway. Hazmat 33 was released at 8:48 a.m., and Engine 153 requested a sand truck from the County Highway Department to mitigate the spilled hydraulic fluid.
Open stove knob traced as gas-odor source
A gas-odor response was dispatched to a multi-family dwelling in the 300 block of West Fifth Street at 4:06 p.m. At 4:13 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 reported that a homeowner had returned home and noticed a strong gas odor. The source was traced to a stove knob that was slightly open. Paramedic Engine 23 and Rescue Squad 2 remained for ventilation.
No hazard found after late-night odor report
A reported unknown odor brought Engine 231, Paramedic Engine 251 and Tiller Truck 23 to the 3400 block of Flatwoods Drive at 11:35 p.m. Engine 231 found normal conditions at the three-story, middle-of-the-row townhouse and investigated. All floors were metered, and no hazards were found.
A tractor-trailer fire in the median of I-270 northbound south of Route 80 spread into an adjacent cornfield Wednesday, stopping northbound traffic and bringing hazardous-materials crews to Urbana. The response began at 11:36 a.m. near Bennett Creek. At 11:44 a.m., Chief 23 found the tractor cab detached from the trailer and fully involved in fire, then established command. An ambulance and an advanced life support resource were requested at 11:48 a.m. for one person with burns to the hands.
Engine 231 reported at 11:55 a.m. that the bulk of the truck fire had been knocked down while Tiller Truck 23 handled a brush fire ahead of the scene. At 11:58 a.m., Montgomery County Paramedic Engine 735 reported approximately 1 acre burning in a cornfield adjacent to I-270. The patient was evaluated and refused transport. The brush fire was fully extinguished at 12:46 p.m., and both fires were reported extinguished at 12:56 p.m. Northbound I-270 remained closed while fuel tanks cooled before pump-off operations could begin. The left lane reopened at 1:22 p.m., and Engine 231 reported at 2:04 p.m. that hazardous-materials crews had completed the fuel pump-off and the remaining fire and rescue units were clearing.
Earlier Wednesday, a two-vehicle collision at Woodsboro Pike and Glade Boulevard in Walkersville prompted a response at 7:19 a.m. At 7:21 a.m., Engine 111 was on the scene with two vehicles involved and was checking on the occupants. The engine requested another ambulance at 7:22 a.m., but canceled that request at 7:27 a.m. Ambulance 249 evaluated one patient, who refused transport, and units began clearing at 7:43 a.m.
A reported gas odor inside a residence in the 8300 block of Jordan Valley Way brought Engine 291, Engine 11 and Rescue Squad 2 at 8:30 a.m. Engine 11 began investigating at 8:34 a.m. By 8:45 a.m., Engine 291 had obtained negative meter readings throughout the residence, and the units returned to service.
Units were dispatched to a reported rollover in the 1600 block of Rosemont Avenue in Frederick at 8:43 a.m. EMS Supervisor 902 reached the area near Schley Avenue and the ramps for US-15 at 8:45 a.m., finding a vehicle on its side and its occupants apparently out. At 8:46 a.m., EMS Supervisor 902 reported that the vehicle’s single occupant was out. Ambulance 19, Engine 501 and EMS Supervisor 902 remained while the other units were released.
At a New Market home in the 100 block of Dorseys Chance North, a reported gas odor at 10:06 a.m. was traced to the gas line serving the furnace. Engine 153 arrived at 10:11 a.m. to find nothing evident from the two-story, single-family residence and began taking interior meter readings. At 10:15 a.m., the gas was secured, the homeowners were to contact the gas company for repairs, and the units returned to service.
A pedestrian was reported struck at Monocacy Boulevard and Progress Court at 11:35 a.m. EMS Supervisor 902 found the patient upright and walking at 11:37 a.m., and units remained for an evaluation. Ambulance 249 transported the patient, who had non-life-threatening injuries, to the hospital at 11:52 a.m.
A two-vehicle crash at Tatum Court and Waverley Drive at 4:20 p.m. required responders to open a vehicle door and remove a patient. Engine 11 requested another ambulance at 4:24 p.m., followed by a rescue squad for the door operation at 4:25 p.m. and an advanced life support resource at 4:26 p.m. The door operation was completed and the patient was removed at 4:37 p.m. A third ambulance was requested at 4:40 p.m. Medic 19 transported a patient with serious injuries to the hospital at 4:45 p.m., and Ambulance 38 transported a patient with non-life-threatening injuries at 4:52 p.m.
Another collision was reported on I-270 northbound at 4:44 p.m. Ambulance 238 located the crash closer to mile marker 22 and found a single vehicle on the shoulder at 4:52 p.m. Engine 231 retained Ambulance 238 and Engine 231 while the other units returned to service. Ambulance 238 transported one patient to the hospital at 5:01 p.m.
On US-15 southbound near West Patrick Street in Frederick, a response began at 5:41 p.m. Engine 11 found two vehicles between Route 40 and the exit for US-15/340 at 5:45 p.m. Ambulance 18, Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 11 remained on the call while the other assigned units were released at 5:46 p.m.
