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The length from the fuse to the battery doesn't really matter as long as you keep it under the hood. The reason for the fuse is for protection from shorts if you get your power wire pinched in an accident.
If your really worried about fires, keep the distance short (since, even if the fuse blows, the stretch of wire between the fuse and the battery will still be live). But do whatever is convenient for a mounting location as long as you keep it under the hood.