Tasmania Fire Service says at least one property and some sheds have been destroyed by the Bruny Island fire

The status of the South Bruny bushfire has been changed as favourable weather conditions help firefighters contain the blaze.

Bushfire at Conleys Point, on South Bruny Island. Photo: TASMANIA FIRE SERVICE

THE bushfire at Bruny Island has been downgraded as favourable weather conditions help firefighters to contain the blaze.

Firefighting efforts on Bruny Island were hampered yesterday by a drone being flown in the area, forcing the grounding of much-needed waterbombing aircraft.

The uncontrolled bushfire started about 5.30pm on Monday across 120ha near Conleys Point, South Bruny, forcing firefighters to call in extra cavalry yesterday morning.

Firefighters spent Christmas Day battling a ferocious fire in windy conditions with almost 100 people evacuated from Cloudy Bay on Monday night.

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Conditions worsened yesterday morning with strong winds pushing the fire in an easterly direction towards Prices Lookout.

The fire went to an Emergency Warning Alert level but has since been downgraded to advice level.

Tasmania Fire Service incident controller Neil Brooksbank said a community meeting was held yesterday with local residents, travellers and campers regarding the current situation of the fire.

Mr Brooksbank said one property was lost as well as a number of sheds but the full extent of the fire damage would be assessed during the next few days.

Fifteen fire trucks and seven helicopters were deployed yesterday to contain the fire and similar resources will be available today.