The raging veld fires in the Hardap Region that destroyed large tracts of grazing land have finally been contained.

The fire started on resettlement farm Haribes and spread to other farms over the course of five days.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Hardap Governor Salomon April confirmed the devastating veld fires were put out around 19 hours on Wednesday.

He said the rain has also brought much respite in the battle against the fire.