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Fire Departments Warn: TikTok Trend Sparks Chromebook Hazards

5/13/2025

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Fire departments in Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm over a perilous TikTok trend involving Chromebooks, which poses serious risks of smoking and fires. The New York State Division of Homeland Security has issued a warning, particularly about the dangers of lithium batteries. This alarming trend was underscored by a recent evacuation at a Wappinger Falls high school, raising urgent safety concerns.

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Fire departments in Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm over a perilous TikTok trend involving Chromebooks, which poses serious risks of smoking and fires. The New York State Division of Homeland Security has issued a warning, particularly about the dangers of lithium batteries. This alarming trend was underscored by a recent evacuation at a Wappinger Falls high school, raising urgent safety concerns.