Viral Tunnel Girl granted permit to continue digging massive bunker under Virginia home
The green light has been granted to a woman who went viral for digging a massive tunnel under her home.“Kala,” the supposed name of the homeowner and creator of the TikTok account @engineer.everything, garnered 7.7 million views as she documented herself digging a bunker under her home in Herndon, Virginia.Known on social media as “Tunnel Girl,” Kala posted a video on Monday announcing that her plans had been approved after paying a $2,000 fee.Her project had been halted in 2024 due to potential building violations.“I paid the fee, and my tunnel plans are approved.Finally, floor plans, structural plans, construction specifications, load engineering, electrical plans, other trade plans, all approved,” she announced in the TikTok video.Fox News Digital reached out to Kala for comment.The tunnel system extends 22 feet below ground with a 30-foot entrance below her house on her property.A spokesperson for the town of Herndon confirmed to Fox News Digital that the permit was issued for the construction.“The first inspection by staff occurred earlier this week with approval for a partial concrete pour of the ceiling.
The underground structure per the approved plans will not go beyond the footprint of the house,” the spokesperson added.Neighbors in the single-family home community have expressed some concerns about Kala building her “storm shelter,” FOX 5 DC reported.Rosie Hernandez, who told FOX 5 that she has lived in the neighborhood for about three years, said she didn’t hear or see any project underway.“It’s weird for me.It’s new, because I have never seen anything before …” Hernandez said.
“I don’t see anything, like machines.I don’t see anything.”Those who followed the viral journey online — some who claim to be nearby residents — commented about their concerns about the safety and legality of the project while construction was still underway.“It’s kind of crazy.
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