who introduced several changes in construction, including with the wiring and the usage of offices. The Rotunda was officially reopened in late October 1979, but most of the survivors of the explosion chose not to return to work in that location. Families of the victims received financial compensation in the amount equal to the then-price of a Fiat 126. See also List of Poland disasters by death toll List of pipeline accidents References External links 1979 Polish Film Chronicle, covering the explosion Explosions in 1979 History of Warsaw 1979 in Poland Polish People's Republic Gas explosions in Poland 1970s in Warsaw February 1979 events in Europe 1979 disasters in Poland