WEATHER ALERT
Viral TikTok ‘outlet challenge’ sparks warning
Read full article: Viral TikTok ‘outlet challenge’ sparks warningNew day, new online challenge it seems. Firefighters are warning parents of a new viral challenge on TikTok called the “outlet challenge.”The social media challenge urges people to partially plug a phone charger into an outlet and then slide a penny between the outlet and the charger prongs. The result is what you would expect: sparks, electrical system damage and potentially a fire, according to the Holden Fire Department. Insert plugs fully into socketsIf you have young children, install tamper-resistant electrical outletsReplace wall outlets if plugs do not fit tightly, or show signs of damage. Do not overload outletsNever force a three-pronged plug into a two-slot outlet.