Ohio State fraternity fire video
The gist
Ohio State placed its Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter on interim suspension after a video showed two people on fire.
Police are weighing criminal charges; the men's condition and the fraternity's link remain unclear.
How it unfolded
- Nov 7, 2026The incident appears to have occurred at an off-campus party near Ohio State; a property at 1980 Indianola Ave. matches the video's setting. Ohio State's football team lost at home to Oregon 41-28 the same day.
- Nov 8, 2026Columbus police were alerted Sunday evening that the video was circulating online; they had received no calls for service at the location on Saturday.
- Nov 8, 2026In a statement late Sunday, OSU spokesperson Ben Johnson said Sigma Alpha Epsilon was placed on interim suspension pending a full investigation, with referrals to law enforcement.
Key terms
- fraternity
- A social club at a college or university, often named with Greek letters.
- interim suspension
- A temporary removal from a position or activity, often imposed while an investigation takes place or as discipline for rule violations.
- Arson Unit
- A team that investigates fire-related incidents to determine their origin and cause.
Source: Wikipedia