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Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM · 1 min read
Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames — Parkland Health news

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames.A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants on fire who then lunges at a second individual and tackles him to the ground. The second man's clothing also catches fire, and they both roll on the ground removing their clothes as several onlookers intervene.University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while it investigates and has referred the matter to university and Columbus police.“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care,” Johnson said in a 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.”Columbus Police

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