911 call flagged video of men in flames linked to Ohio State fraternity: "They set their pledges on fire"

November 10, 2026 / 5:44 PM EST / CBS News

911 call flagged video of men in flames linked to Ohio State fraternity: "They set their pledges on fire"

TL;DR

  • A 911 call reported a video showing two men engulfed in flames, allegedly as part of a hazing incident at an Ohio State University fraternity.
  • The caller stated that gasoline was used to set the individuals on fire, and bystanders laughed.
  • Columbus police are investigating the incident, which reportedly resulted in second- and third-degree burns for two victims.
  • The fraternity chapter, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, has been temporarily suspended by Ohio State University.
  • The video, shared on social media, shows individuals rolling on the ground attempting to extinguish flames.