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As the climate changes, wildfire seasons are becoming longer, with more intense fires. The Weather Network's Kyle Brittian has more on how some wildland fire suppression techniques are also playing a role in the intensity of wildfires.

How firefighting techniques could be creating more intense wildfires

A large number of grasshoppers have been observed in southern Alberta this summer, following hot and dry conditions. The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain has more on the infestation. 

Explosion of grasshoppers chomp down in Alberta

Kyle Brittain discusses the latest information about wildfires and the impact of the smoke they're releasing into the air.

Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest pushing smoke onto the Prairies, creates poor air quality

The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain has the latest from the field in Saskatchewan as hazardous storms approach the region.

Hazy skies as hazardous storms approach SK 

Over 400 varieties of wildflowers can be seen throughout Waterton Lakes National Parks. The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain has more on where you can find the best views of wildflowers. 

Here is where you can find the best wildflower views in Canada

A behind the scenes look at a typical day of summer storm chasing in Alberta with The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain.

Chasing epic storms, a day in the life of a Weather Network storm chaser

The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain reports near Lytton, B.C., which saw the hottest ever temperatures in Canada for three days in a row before a wildfire devastated the town.

Wildfire devastates Lytton, B.C., dangerous hot and dry conditions continue for the region

The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain, on the ground near Lytton, B.C. explains the health risks of wildfire smoke. 

Over 160 new wildfires in B.C. in one week creates serious health risks

Ron Bendzak, a ranch owner of 40 years, gets emotional while faced with evacuation as a B.C wildfire approaches the property. 

Emotional rancher evacuates his B.C. ranch of 40 years as fire draws near

Fire behaviour ramping up in B.C. Interior

Kyle Brittain captured incredible timelapse footage of pyrocumulonimbus clouds forming over the Sparks Lake wildfire near Kamloops, B.C.

Watch pyrocumulonimbus clouds forming in these incredible timelapses from B.C.

Kyle Brittain explains while in Lytton, B.C. during the third day of record-breaking heat.  

Why did record heat happen in Lytton, B.C.?

The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain explains the difference between hot and humid versus hot and dry. 

Humid and dry spots in the B.C heat wave

Kyle Brittain was in Lytton, B.C. where the temperature topped 47.9 C on Monday afternoon, smashing the record heat from the day before. 

What it feels like in 'Canada's Hot Spot' when it hits 47.9 C

Kyle Brittain tells us why we're seeing elevated levels of UV during this heat event.

UV levels are higher thanks to the heat dome

The temperature is rising, and with the rising temps comes the haze. Kyle Brittain has more.

Hot weather brings haze and poor air quality to Okanagan Valley

How will the power grid withstand the major heat wave blanketing western Canada?

Electricity demands expected to soar during heat wave

Here's how to stay safe during the excessive summer heat in western Canada.

Record heat wave in the west is raising safety concerns

The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain has more on the incoming heat from Calgary, Alberta.

Relentless heat begins to grip Western Canada, strained power grids a concern

These stunning noctilucent clouds were captured over Calgary on the evening of June 16, 2021.

Wonderful display of noctilucent clouds over Calgary

Strong winds create a local dust storm in southern Alberta, The Weather Network's Kyle Brittain was on the scene. 