# Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ohio-state-fraternity-suspended-after-viral-video-shows-two-men-on-fire/
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:03:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T19:42:37+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/09/ohio-state-sae-fire-suspension
- Topics: Politics, Trending, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Ohio State has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon while investigations continue.
- A video appears to show two men catching fire.
- Both men are receiving medical care.

## Summary

Ohio State University has placed its Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while the university and Columbus police investigate a video that appears to show two men catching fire. The incident has prompted questions about the circumstances and the conduct of those involved, while both men are receiving medical care.

The video shows one man’s sweatpants on fire before he tackles another man, whose clothing then catches fire; both roll on the ground and remove their clothes as onlookers intervene. Police said the incident appears to have happened on Saturday, but they received no call at the time and learned of the circulating video on Sunday evening. The fraternity’s chief executive said it is investigating and will hold those responsible accountable.

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