A viral TikTok trend is raising alarms in Green Country, as students are seen damaging school-issued Chromebooks in what’s being called the "Chromebook Challenge." Firefighters say the prank could lead to serious safety risks — not just for the students involved,

TikTok is full of entertaining cat videos, humorous dances, and yes, even challenges -- the famed ice-bucket challenge has returned and is promoting mental-health support. But now a dangerous TikTok challenge is spreading through the short-form video app and through schools across the US.

Students are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting metal objects like paper clips, pencils, and even pennies into the USB ports.

Parents need to check their kids’ phones and talk to them about the real-life consequences of these challenges,” he said. “The attention they get online lasts seconds, but the consequences could last a lifetime.

The 'Chromebook Challenge' calls on kids to 'ignite' their Google laptops by jamming objects into the USB ports.