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911 call on Ohio State frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"

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Intarasuwan, K. (2026, November 10). 911 call on Ohio State frat video: "They set their pledges on fire". CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-state-fraternity-men-fire-video-911-call/

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CBS News · collected 2026-11-10 · by Kiki Intarasuwan

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A 911 call reported a video showing what appears to be an incident of hazing at Ohio State University involving Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members over the weekend, where pledges were allegedly set on fire with gasoline. Columbus police released details indicating two victims suffered second- and third-degree burns in a dangerous activity, though no further specifics or identities were provided. The university has suspended the fraternity pending investigation while emphasizing commitment to safety and healthy environments for all students.
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As of November 10, 2026, Ohio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity following a viral video that appears to show two men engulfed in flames. The footage was shared on social media and depicts one individual with his sweatpants on fire lunging at another person, tackling them to the ground. Onlookers in red and white school colors were seen laughing during the incident. Authorities are investigating whether criminal acts occurred; the Columbus Division of Police is collaborating with Ohio State University and the Columbus Fire Department's Arson Unit for further examination. Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, stated that the organization will take appropriate action based on the investigation to hold those responsible accountable.

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Ohio State Frat Suspended Over Video
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Columbus Ohio State Ohio State University Ohio State's Sigma Alpha Epsilon

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon ORG · 3× Columbus GPE · 2× Ohio State ORG · 2× Ohio State University ORG · 2× Benjamin Johnson PERSON · 1× George Limperis PERSON · 1× Mitchell PERSON · 1× Ohio State's ORG · 1× SAE ORG · 1× Steve Mitchell PERSON · 1×

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The video, which has since been widely shared on social media, shows a large group of people, many wearing the school's red and white colors, standing around a man sitting on the ground with his sweatpants on fire.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
We are committed to holding those responsible accountable and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation," Mitchell said.
2026-11-11 · CBS News
911 call on Ohio State frat video: "They set their pledges on fire" · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 2 hedged)

Police released a 911 call reporting a video that appears to show in an alleged hazing incident at an Ohio State University fraternity over the weekend. asserted
that → release → weekend
"They set their pledges on fire, and there's a video of it. asserted
"They → set → it
And I just want to send it in so that something gets done about it," the caller told Columbus police dispatch on Sunday, a day after police said the incident took place. asserted
incident → want → place
"They put gasoline on him and lit him on fire, and then just kind of stood there and laughed." asserted
They → put → fire
The caller said they received the video in a sorority group chat, but they weren't there in person. asserted
they → say → person
Columbus police on Tuesday also released a report of their preliminary investigation into the incident allegedly involving Ohio State's chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, which said "two victims participated in an activity that was dangerous" and that it resulted in 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns. uncertain
it → release → burns
The report did not identify the victims. asserted
report → identify → victims
Police spoke to SAE President George Limperis, who gave a statement, according to the redacted report, but no other details were provided. uncertain
details → speak → report
Ohio State announced Monday it had temporarily suspended the fraternity while authorities investigate the shocking video. asserted
authorities → announce → video
The video, which has since been widely shared on social media, shows a large group of people, many wearing the school's red and white colors, standing around a man sitting on the ground with his sweatpants on fire. asserted
sweatpants → share → fire
The man appears to lunge at a second person in a panic and tackle him. asserted
man → appear → him
The other man's clothing also catches fire, and they both roll on the ground attempting to remove their clothes while some bystanders attempt to help. asserted
bystanders → catch → clothes
"The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care," Ohio State University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said in a statement on Monday. asserted
Johnson → receive → Monday
"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
In a separate statement on Monday, Sigma Alpha Epsilon CEO Steve Mitchell said he was aware of the video and was working with university officials and local law enforcement. asserted
he → say → officials
"Sigma Alpha Epsilon holds its collegiate members to high standards of conduct and accountability. asserted
members → hold → conduct
Behavior that violates these standards has no place in our organization. asserted
that → violate → organization
We are committed to holding those responsible accountable and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation," Mitchell said. asserted
Mitchell → commit → investigation
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