The closure of the War Ridge and Backus Mountain areas of New River Gorge is still in effect as crews work to contain and put out the remaining fires, according to a news release from the National Park Service. The closure remains in order for all National Park Service lands bounded by the New River on the south and west to the town of Quinnimont, due east along State Highway 41 to the intersection with Backus-Red Spring Road, then continues directly south to the CSX railroad right of way at the river. The closure gives crews room to work.