An Ohio State University fraternity is being investigated after video of two young men seemingly on fire circulated online over the weekend.
\n\nThe Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was placed on “interim suspension” pending a full investigation, according to a statement Sunday from OSU. The administration described it as an “extremely concerning incident” and noted that it referred the matter to law enforcement.
\n\n“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,” the statement said.
\n\nThe video posted online starts with someone in a sweatsuit on the ground with his pants engulfed in flames. That individual gets up and tackles another person in a matching sweatsuit, resulting in the second person’s clothing being ignited.
\n\nBoth of the men then run around and attempt to shed their clothing while others come in to help them stamp out the flames, according to the video.
\n\nThe incident appeared to occur Saturday on a block near the university, according to a statement from the Columbus Police Department. There were no initial calls about the matter Saturday but the department was alerted Sunday about the video that was circulating online.
\n\n“We…
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