The blaze, which required the deployment of multiple firefighting aircraft including police Black Hawk helicopters and fixed-wing planes, has been treated as a serious emergency by the government in Warsaw after a pilot flying a firefighting plane was killed during the operation. But beyond the immediate danger, the fire has underscored a broader problem: parts of Poland are becoming increasingly dry. Farmers say rainfall has been far below normal, raising concerns over crops at a crucial point in the growing season. Rainfall has been below normal for five consecutive months, with some regions experiencing severe water deficits. Experts say the situation is worse than in previous years, though not yet catastrophic. Agricultural experts warn that prolonged drought during the growing season could significantly reduce wheat and rapeseed yields.