New wildfire near Athens, Crete blaze 'retreating': firefighters

Friday, July 4, 2025 - 08:37 in Earth & Climate

A wildfire on the island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is "retreating," Greek firefighters told AFP on Friday, but a new blaze fanned by strong winds is spreading east of the capital, Athens.

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