An out-of-control bushfire is no longer threatening lives and homes after giving rural residents an early-season scare.

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The Nugent region in Tasmania's southeast was put on alert at 3.30pm AEDT on Monday for the dangerous blaze.

About 100 people live in the Nugent area, with the fire sending black smoke billowing into the air.

The emergency warning was issued for an area between Nugent Rd, Bezzants Rd and Crawlers Gully Rd.

It was downgraded to watch to act just before 7pm AEDT, with the Tasmania Fire Service advising people it was safe to re

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