TikTok Trend Turns Deadly: Students Setting Laptops Ablaze in North Texas Schools

North Texas Schools Warn of Viral TikTok Trend: Students Setting Laptops on Fire A dangerous trend is spreading through schools in North Texas, prompting warnings from school districts. Videos on TikTok show students setting their laptops ablaze, filling classrooms with smoke and causing significant damage. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is among the districts warning parents after multiple incidents. "The videos are striking," said one school official. "Classrooms are filling with smoke as a laptop sits burning on a desk." The official also noted the dangers of inhaling toxic chemicals and the potential for overheating batteries to explode. The videos have millions of views, raising concerns about the trend's spread. School leaders emphasize the need for parents to talk to their children about the serious risks involved in this reckless behavior. The trend underscores the importance of responsible social media use and the need for open communication between parents and children about online dangers.