‘Chromebook Challenge’: Derby firefighters waring about dangerous TikTok trend

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Derby firefighters are warning of a dangerous social media trend that hit home this week.

Fire crews responded to an incident in which someone intentionally set a laptop on fire at Derby High School. The trend, called “The Chromebook Challenge,” teaches kids how to do it using the lithium batteries inside the devices.

Fire officials say this puts lives at risk, and they ask that parents talk with their children about the dangers…

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