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CANBERRA: A huge bushfire raging for over a week in central Australia has come very close to the popular tourist town of Tennant Creek, as authorities warn that changing wind conditions could pose a risk to residents, CNN reported.Acting Northern Territory Chief Minister Nicole Manison declared an emergency situation for the entire Barkly local government area on Tuesday, and on Wednesday parts of the region, including Tennant Creek, were put under a “watch and act” alert.A “watch and act” alert indicates a “heightened” threat level where conditions are...