Larking was unsure of the fires’ cause.
Meanwhile, a fire at Ōpononi broke out about 3.50pm, running into vegetation with a blaze about 100m by 15m in size.
Firefighters from Ōmapere, Rāwene and Kaikohe attended, battling issues with access and water, Kaikohe chief fire officer Bill Hutchinson said.
The fire ignited a large old tree that proved stubborn to put out, he said, and firefighters were on the job for about two hours.
The blaze was either started by a beach fire that got out of control or a spark from an electric fence into dry grass, Hutchinson said.
Either way, it was a good reminder of the need to take care in tinder-dry conditions, he said.
On Thursday morning, Fire and Emergency Northland district manager Wipari Henwood issued an Easter reminder to residents and visitors to be mindful of the continuing high fire danger risk.
High winds forecast for the weekend are anticipated to raise the fire risk to extreme on some days.
The restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tōkerau, and means any open-air fire must have a permit, and the area is officially in drought.
Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern Advocate focusing on health and business. She has more than 20 years in journalism and is passionate about covering stories that make a difference.