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Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flames

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Aftoora-Orsagos, P., & Ramer, H. (2026, November 9). Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flames. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ohio-state-fraternity-suspended-video-fire-b3082006.html

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Ohio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity following the circulation of a video online showing two men catching fire during what appears to be a hazing incident. The footage depicts one man tackling another as their clothing ignites, with bystanders rushing to help them extinguish the flames. Ohio State spokesperson Benjamin Johnson stated that the university is investigating the matter and has contacted both campus and local law enforcement for further examination.

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As of November 9, 2026, Ohio State University has placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension following a viral video that appears to show two men's sweatpants catching fire and spreading to each other during an altercation near the university campus in Columbus. The incident occurred on Saturday, but police were only alerted after the video went public online over the weekend. University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson stated that the individuals involved are receiving medical care and that Ohio State is committed to maintaining a safe environment. Authorities, including Columbus Police and the Fire Department’s Arson Unit, are investigating whether criminal acts occurred. Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, emphasized that any behavior violating their high standards will be addressed seriously based on the investigation's findings.

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Columbus Columbus Police Ohio State Ohio State University Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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Columbus GPE · 2× Johnson PERSON · 2× Ohio State GPE · 2× Sigma Alpha Epsilon ORG · 2× Benjamin Johnson PERSON · 1× Columbus Police ORG · 1× Joe Albert PERSON · 1× Ohio State University ORG · 1× Steve Mitchell PERSON · 1×

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“We take this matter seriously and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident while working closely with university officials and local law enforcement,” he said in a statement.

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He said it will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable based on the investigation.

2026-11-10 · The Independent

Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flames · assertive framing

2026-11-10 · New York Post

Ohio fraternity suspended after terrifying video shows two young men on fire as others laugh · assertive framing

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A fraternity at Ohio State University has been suspended after a video circulated online appearing to show two panicked men on fire. asserted

fraternity → suspend → fire

The footage, shared on social media, shows one man with his sweatpants on fire lunging at a second person and tackling him to the ground. asserted

sweatpants → share → ground

The second man's clothing also catches fire, and the pair roll on the ground removing their clothes as several onlookers rush to intervene. asserted

onlookers → catch → clothes

Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while it investigates, university spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → place → suspension

Johnson said the matter has also been referred to university and Columbus police. asserted

matter → say → university

“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care,” Johnson said in a statement. asserted

Johnson → receive → statement

“Ohio State is committed to a safe and healthy environment and expects students and student organizations to uphold that commitment and the university's values.” asserted

students → commit → commitment

Columbus Police Sgt. Joe Albert said it appears the incident took place on Saturday. asserted

incident → say → Saturday

He said police did not receive any calls for assistance at the location, but someone called police Sunday evening reporting that the video was circulating online. asserted

video → say → police

Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said behavior that violates its high standards has no place in its organization. asserted

that → say → organization

He said it will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable based on the investigation. asserted

those → say → investigation

he → take → statement

More than 60,000 students are enrolled at the university's Columbus campus. asserted

students → enrol → campus

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