Below is an excerpt from an article at http://www.news.com.au/: FIREFIGHTERS have been working around the clock for the past five days to protect lives and homes from the Northcliffe bushfire. But despite their best efforts, the blaze has doubled since Tuesday night and has destroyed more than 58,000 hectares [143,000 acres]. Residents in Northcliffe and the … Continue reading "Western Australia bushfire burns 143,000 acres"