Ohio State fraternity temporarily suspended after video shows 2 men on fire

Updated on: November 9, 2026 / 7:44 PM EST / AP

Ohio State fraternity temporarily suspended after video shows 2 men on fire

TL;DR

  • Ohio State University has placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension.
  • An investigation is underway into a video showing two men on fire.
  • The video shows onlookers intervening and one person with a fire extinguisher.
  • The incident appears to have taken place on Saturday and was reported to police on Sunday after the video circulated online.
  • University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson stated the individuals involved are receiving medical care.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon CEO Steve Mitchell affirmed that behavior violating their standards is unacceptable and vowed accountability.