World · November 9, 2026
Ohio State fraternity temporarily suspended after video shows 2 men on fire
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Ohio State University has placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension following the circulation of a video showing two people on fire. The video, which surfaced over a weekend, depicts a man with his pants engulfed in flames tackling another person, whose clothing also catches fire. University officials and Columbus police are investigating the incident, which the administration characterized as "extremely concerning." While onlookers wearing university colors were present and some attempted to extinguish the flames, the specific link between the fraternity and the event remains under investigation. The individuals involved are reportedly receiving medical care.
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Reported across the spectrum
- Ohio State University placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension.
- A video circulated online showing two individuals on fire.
- The incident was referred to law enforcement, including Columbus police.
- The university issued a statement describing the incident as "extremely concerning."
- The individuals involved in the fire are receiving medical care.
Reported by only some outlets
- NBC News reports the video shows one person in a sweatsuit tackling another in a matching sweatsuit.
- CBS News reports the incident likely took place on Saturday and that police were not called to the scene at the time.
- CNN identifies Sigma Alpha Epsilon as a national fraternity with a mission of "advancing the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, leadership, and service."
- CBS News reports that bystanders were seen laughing and shouting in the video.
- NBC News notes that one bystander appeared to struggle with using a fire extinguisher.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize the university's commitment to safety and values while detailing the specific physical actions seen in the video, such as the tackling that led to the second person catching fire.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
focus on the suspension of the fraternity and describe the men in the video as "panicked."
Centrist outlets tend to focus on…
provide a concise report of the suspension and the existence of the video without detailing the specific interactions between the individuals on fire.
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