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Sunday, November 15, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 94
Coverage period Saturday, November 14, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Small building fire at Lake Linganore Dam - Eaglehead Drive

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

Crews responded to a reported small building fire at Lake Linganore Dam - Eaglehead Drive at 12:21 p.m. At 12:31 p.m., Brush 156 was in the area, investigating. At 12:33 p.m., Engine 153, Battalion Chief 902 on scene, small fire approx. 100-Ft into on the woods. At 12:36 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 reported fire in an old concrete dugout type structure with a trash fire, malicious in nature. Battalion Chief 902 requested Fire Marshall to be notified.

Crews responded to a reported pedestrian struck at 5500 block Urbana Pike — Chick Fil A in Riverview Plaza at 5:33 a.m. At 5:36 a.m., Ambulance 38 arrived. one down in the roadway.

A reported crash on Park Mills Road near Bear Branch Road brought a response from three units at 7:42 a.m. At 7:48 a.m., Ambulance 149 arrived. single vehicle involved. Ambulance 149 began checking on the occupants. At 7:49 a.m., Ambulance 149 requested an advanced life support resource. At 8:00 a.m., Ambulance 149 was transporting patient, will rendezvous with Advanced Life Support 23 enroute.

Crews responded to a reported farm /const/excavation machinery on fire at 3300 block Canary Court at 12:19 p.m. At 12:25 p.m., Paramedic Engine 251 arrived. lawn tractor on fire. In process of extinguishing. At 12:27 p.m., Paramedic Engine 251 reported a 15x15-ft area of woods on fire along with the lawn tractor. with Paramedic Engine 251 and Tanker 23 remained on the call. At 12:35 p.m., Paramedic Engine 251 reported fire extinguished; crews continue to operate on scene for a while longer to wet down the area. At 12:51 p.m., Paramedic Engine 251 reported operations completed. Units returned to service.

Crews responded to a reported brush fire at 9000 block Twin Ponds Ln in Yellow Springs at 1:36 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., Engine 11, Brush 16 in the area, investigating. At 3:00 p.m., Fire extinguished. Units clearing the scene.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported crash on I-270 southbound near Monocacy River brought a response from six units at 3:05 p.m. At 3:07 p.m., Frederick ECC reported that updated location is I-270SB just north of the Monocacy River. At 3:11 p.m., MSP are on scene, report one patient for evaluation. At 3:14 p.m., Rescue Squad 2 arrived. 3 vehicles involved on the left shoulder. Rescue Squad 2 began checking on the occupants. At 3:30 p.m., Ambulance 238 evaluated 2 patients, both refusals. Units clearing the scene.

A reported crash on Rte 340WB near Catoctin Creek in Jefferson brought a response from two units at 5:00 p.m. At 5:05 p.m., Rescue Squad 20 arrived. checking on patient. At 5:19 p.m., Ambulance 209 evaluated patient, obtained patient refusal. Fire/Rescue units in service.

Frederick County logged 74 calls: 14 non-medical and 60 medical. The busiest hour was 12:00 pm, with 10 calls.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations50observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.12 reports
Top corridorMD-8513 reports
  • Congestion23
  • Crashes7
  • Debris/Hazards3
  • Closures2
  • Disabled Vehicles2
Measured slowdown

HERE readings on southbound I-270 near New Design Road ranged from 7 to 30 mph between 3:28 p.m. and 4:29 p.m., versus about 55 mph free flow.

Sources: HERE and MDOT CHART.

Weather

Three-day forecast in Frederick

SUNDAY NOV 15
High 51° • Low 32°

Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

MONDAY NOV 16
High 57° • Low 30°

Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph.

TUESDAY NOV 17
High 60° • Low 32°

Sunny, with a high near 60.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

W CHURCH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. Bullit Proof roofing work in front of 22 West Church Street lane and sidewalk 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
Today in Frederick

A quiet civic day for Sunday, Nov. 15

No major County, City or FCPS public meetings or schedule changes were found for today.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Saturday, November 14, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Saturday, November 14. Excludes medical calls.

TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - BLS

I-270NB / RT85 (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A319, A19, A238, PE311, E11, R2, TT23
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Pedestrian Struck - ALS

5500 block URBANA PIKE — CHICK FIL A (RIVERVIEW PLAZA)
UNITS: A38, ALS31, E33, EMS901
5:36 am A38 on the scene, one down in the roadway.
5:44 am E33 requesting Fire-Police for traffic control. Rte. 355 shit down between Lowe’s Ln and Genstar Dr.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

PARK MILLS RD / BEAR BRANCH RD
UNITS: A149, ALS23, R14
7:48 am A149 on the scene, single vehicle involved. Checking on occupant(s).
7:49 am A149 requesting ALS resource.
8:00 am A149 transporting patient, will rendezvous with ALS23 enroute.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1400 block KEY PKWY — ELMWOOD TERRACE SWIMMING POOL
UNITS: E11, TW4
9:12 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that the proper alarm passcode was received. Units are in-service, returning.
FIRE & RESCUE

Farm /Const/Excavation Machinery On Fire

3300 block CANARY CT
UNITS: PE251, K23
12:25 pm PE251 on scene, lawn tractor on fire. In process of extinguishing.
12:27 pm PE251 reports a 15x15-ft area of woods on fire along with the lawn tractor. Holding with PE251, K23.
12:35 pm PE251 reports fire extinguished; crews continue to operate on scene for a while longer to wet down the area.
12:51 pm PE251 reports operations completed. Units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Small Building Fire

LAKE LINGANORE DAM - EAGLEHEAD DR
UNITS: E153, E331, BR156, R24, A159, BC902
12:31 pm BR156 in the area, investigating.
12:33 pm E153, BC902 on scene, small fire approx. 100-Ft into on the woods.
12:36 pm BC902 reports fire in an old concrete dugout type structure with a trash fire, malicious in nature. Requesting Fire Marshall to be notified.
12:57 pm BC902 continuing to hold BR156, E153, A159. Other units in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Brush Fire

9000 block TWIN PONDS LN (YELLOW SPRINGS)
UNITS: BR16, E11, K1
1:45 pm E11, BR16 in the area, investigating.
1:54 pm E11 requesting Tanker.
3:00 pm Fire extinguished. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - BLS

I-270SB / MONOCACY RIVER
UNITS: A238, A259, E231, PE251, R2, TT23
3:07 pm Frederick ECC reports updated location is I-270SB just north of the Monocacy River.
3:11 pm MSP are on scene, report one patient for evaluation.
3:14 pm R2 on the scene, 3 vehicles involved on the left shoulder. Checking on occupants.
3:30 pm A238 evaluated 2 patients, both refusals. Units clearing the scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

RTE 340WB / CATOCTIN CREEK (JEFFERSON)
UNITS: A209, R20
5:05 pm R20 on scene, checking on patient.
5:19 pm A209 evaluated patient, obtained patient refusal. Fire/Rescue units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Flooding Condition

6100 block BALDRIDGE CIR (SPRING RIDGE)
UNITS: E331
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

1600 block JEFFERSON PIKE (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: PE52
9:20 pm PE52 reports a recreational fire to the rear of the residence. No fire department services needed. PE52 in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1600 block BOWMANS FARM RD, BLDG:2
UNITS: E331, TW4
11:01 pm E331 on scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
11:13 pm E331 investigated a large, vacant commercial structure. No hazards present. Alarm system has been reset. Units in service.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SAT Nov 14 ☁️ 50° / 38° Mostly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
SUN Nov 15 ❄️ 51° / 32° Scattered Rain And Snow Showers 4% precip
MON Nov 16 ☀️ 57° / 30° Sunny 0% precip
TUE Nov 17 ☀️ 60° / 32° Sunny 0% precip
WED Nov 18 ☀️ 63° / 34° Sunny 0% precip
THU Nov 19 ☀️ 66° / 38° Sunny 0% precip
FRI Nov 20 ☀️ 68° / 40° Sunny 0% precip
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