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

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Hussain, Z. (2026, November 10). Ohio fraternity suspended after terrifying video shows two young men on fire as others laugh. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/us-news/ohio-fraternity-suspended-after-terrifying-video-shows-two-men-on-fire/

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Ohio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video emerged showing two men covered in flames while others laughed nearby. The incident occurred at an event on Saturday, though it is unclear if those involved are fraternity members or what condition the injured men are in. Ohio State and Sigma Alpha Epsilon have both stated that they will investigate the matter further and hold accountable those responsible.

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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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Sigma Alpha Epsilon CEO Steve Mitchell also said the organization will take appropriate action to hold those accountable based on the investigation.

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An Ohio State University fraternity has been temporarily suspended after a terrifying video captured two young men engulfed in flames as a crowd callously stands by and laughs. asserted

crowd → suspend → flames

The clip circulating on social media shows a large group of people clad in the school’s red and white colors laughing as a man in a gray sweatsuit sits on the ground with his pants on fire. asserted

pants → circulate → fire

The panicked man then ran and dove into another man in an identical outfit, causing his clothes to catch ablaze. asserted

clothes → run → outfit

The pair began to struggle, falling to the ground and stripping off their clothes as the flames crept up their bodies. asserted

flames → begin → bodies

Other men then rushed to smother the fire. asserted

men → rush → fire

At least one person was seen holding a fire extinguisher. asserted

person → see → extinguisher

Ohio State University has since placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension following the alarming video. asserted

University → place → video

Still, it has not clarified how the fraternity was linked to the “extremely concerning incident” and whether those involved are members of the frat. asserted

those → clarify → frat

“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care,” university spokesperson Benjamin 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 the fiery scene appeared to unfold at an event on Saturday, but police did not receive any calls for service other than a report of the video circulating online. It’s unclear what condition the two men are in after the incident, or whether they were students involved in some sort of hazing ritual. uncertain

they → say → ritual

Sigma Alpha Epsilon CEO Steve Mitchell also said the organization will take appropriate action to hold those accountable based on the investigation. asserted

those → say → investigation

“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. asserted

he → take → statement

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