New River Gorge fire 90 percent contained

GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (AP) - Firefighting crews have contained 90 percent of a fire that’s burning in the New River Gorge National River.

Park ranger Leah Perkowski-Sisk says the fire in the Endless Wall area of the gorge is expected to be fully contained Friday. The Endless Wall trail remains closed to public use.

Crews monitored hot spots and continued mop-up work on Thursday.

The fire was reported on Sunday and has burned about 130 acres.

Perkowsi-Sisk says the fire was caused by human activity and remains under investigation.