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In Bucharest, a resident reported a large crack on a building's facade, prompting an emergency evacuation. Firefighters discovered the crack had existed for at least nine years. Despite being classified as high seismic risk, residents refused necessary consolidation work due to relocation concerns. The crack had worsened since a recent earthquake, but authorities noted it was not a new issue. A technical assessment for consolidation was approved in 2017, but residents opposed the project, fearing displacement for over a year. Inspectors later confirmed the building's structural integrity, allowing residents to return home. There are 415 buildings in Bucharest classified as high seismic risk, with 185 undergoing consolidation.