Virginia's 'Tunnel Lady' Halted: TikTok Fame to Underground Infamy

A TikToker in Herndon, Virginia, known as "Kala," was ordered to stop her sub-basement tunneling project by local officials after gaining viral attention for her videos documenting the process. The city officials issued a stop work order and demanded an immediate evaluation by a professional engineer due to potential violations of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and concerns raised by neighbors about the excavation's impact on the area. The town is now working with the property owner to ensure compliance and safety.