A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for Nugent in south-east Tasmania, with residents urged to leave now via Kellevie Road.

The Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) said an uncontrolled bushfire at Nugent, 45 kilometres north-east of Hobart, is travelling towards Kellevie east of Nugent Road, between Bezzants Road and Crawlers Gully Road.

In the alert issued at 3.30pm, the TFS said the fire was "expected to put lives in danger and may destroy homes now".

The TFS said thick smoke and showers of embers, which may cause spot fires, were expected.

"Spot fires may threaten your home before the main fire arrives," the TFS said.

"Conditions are expected to worsen." Loading

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