Terrifying footage of people being evacuated by ferry from the burning Lake Evia in Greece has gone viral with many people comparing it to a scene from a blockbuster disaster movie.

Parts of Greece and Turkey have been ravaged by wildfires this week. More than 150 fires have been reported in Greece alone with many breaking out on the northern outskirts of Athens.

More fires have been predicted as the country battles against strong winds and scorching temperatures reaching 45 degrees celsius. One firefighter has died and 20 people have required medical treatment.

Authorities have now taken evacuating areas where fires have destroyed homes, businesses and farms.

One particular area is Evia, an island popular with tourists with at least 1,153 being ferried away from the shores as fires have cut off all other routes of escape.