RFD: ‘Smoking' Chromebook at local school sends person to hospital
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fire Department said one person was hospitalized following an incident involving a smoking Chromebook at a local school.
According to RFD, a Hazmat team was called to remove the device from the area due to it being lithium-powered. One person was taken for medical evaluation due to smoke inhalation. It has not been confirmed if this was a student, staff member, or a firefighter.
RFD said that this happened at a 'local school,' but they have not confirmed which school this took place at. News 8 is working to confirm where this happened.
This incident comes as a social media trend is teaching students how to short-circuit or puncture the lithium batteries of their school-issued laptops. The trend, known as the 'Chromebook Challenge,' has led to fires.
While it hasn't been confirmed that this was connected to the Chromebook Challenge, at least five of these incidents across New York are reportedly connected. Fire officials and local districts are warning parents about the incident, saying these can lead to fires, explosions, and toxic vapors.
The Rochester Fire Department is still investigating what caused the incident. This story will be updated once more details are revealed.
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