"Herndon's 'Tunnel Lady' Goes Viral: Officials Halt Underground Project Amid Backlash"

A Virginia woman, known as Kala, gained TikTok fame for building a tunnel beneath her home without proper permits, leading the town of Herndon to issue a stop work order. Despite her claims of being an 'engineer,' she lacks formal qualifications and has spent over $50,000 on the project. Neighbors have expressed concerns over noise and safety risks. The town is now ensuring the project complies with building codes, and Kala must seek professional engineering evaluation to continue.