Ohio State Suspends Fraternity After Viral Video Shows Two Men Catching Fire

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A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames.

A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants on fire who then lunges at a second individual and tackles him to the ground. The second man’s clothing also catches fire, and they both roll on the ground while removing their clothes as several onlookers intervene.

University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while it investigates and has referred the matter to the university and Columbus police.

“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care,” Johnson said in a 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.”

Columbus police sergeant Joe Albert said it appears the matter took place on Saturday. Police did not receive any calls for service at the location, but someone called police Sunday evening reporting that the video was circulating online, he said.

Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said behavior that violates its high standards has no place in its organization and it will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable based on the investigation.

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0 +1 oroboros 49 seconds ago

We are starting to see African culture everywhere in America. In extreme cases like Haiti, the crowd fuels the fire with tires. Universities are the vector of these changes, and their statements are purely hypocritical.

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0 +1 tommix1 29 minutes ago

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