The 13-year-old is accused by the school district of damaging the laptop as part of the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok trend in which students intentionally jam lead or metal objects into the

Authorities are pointing to a dangerous social media trend after a Chromebook caught on fire at Grosse Ile High School last week.

The viral challenge encourages students to insert sharp objects into their Chromebooks’ charging ports, leading to potential fire.