TikTok prank 'Chromebook Challenge' prompts warnings from schools after laptops are intentionally set on fire

Another dangerous TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings from school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide, and led to a 15-year-old New Jersey student being charged with arson.

Another dangerous TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings from school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide, and led to a 15-year-old New Jersey student being charged with arson.

The challenge, known as the "Chromebook Challenge," involves teens jamming objects like paper clips and pencils into the USB port of the laptop, causing them to short-circuit and, in some cases, catch fire.

Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland said they have had up to 10 reported incidents, according to NBC Washington.

"In addition to posing serious safety hazards, these actions can lead to costly repairs and disciplinary consequences," the district said in a statement. "We have seen a few incidents related to the Chromebook challenge in our district."

The district said it has "informed our community about the risks."