An Essex County student intentionally set a Chromebook on fire Thursday for a viral TikTok challenge that has sparked blazes in schools around the country, police said. The 15-year-old student at Belleville High School was charged with third degree arson and criminal mischief after participating in the “Chromebook Challenge” social media trend,

School districts throughout the country are warning students against attempting a dangerous TikTok trend that could cause injury and damage.

A Plainville student was sent to the hospital Thursday after officials said they intentionally stuck scissors in a laptop to start a fire like on TikTok.