The Chromebook Challenge, named for Google's line of laptops, encourages students to insert metal items into the USB port on their school-issued computers, intending to create sparks, smoke and possibly a fire.

Schools across New Jersey are warning students and parents about the "Chromebook Challenge" trend that has kids sparking fires.

A new challenge involves students in schools sticking paper clips in Chromebook computer, which as caused fires in several Connecticut schools, according to news reports. With concern of the trend spreading, now school officials in other states are asking students to please not put paperclips in their laptops.