Huge bushfire raging in central Australia comes close to popular tourist town September 13, 2023 at 02:20AM

A bushfire in central Australia is threatening the tourist town of Tennant Creek. Authorities have issued a "watch and act" alert for the region, indicating a heightened threat level. Tennant Creek, which is popular with travellers, is home to around 3,000 people. Changing wind conditions are posing a risk to residents, and the fire has breached containment lines to the north and south of the town.