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.

Lake County Schools issued warnings to parents about the TikTok Challenge Wednesday. The district advised students and parents they could face severe consequences - including expulsion or criminal charges - if a student is caught doing the challenge on a district device.