The William Booth Memorial Home fire occurred on 13 August 1966 at the William Booth Memorial Home for destitute and alcoholic men in Melbourne, Australia.

A backdraft and flashover ensued, and fire and smoke engulfed the third and fourth floors.

[2] Most of the 30 men who died were caged in their chain-link fencing-covered rooms and had no time to escape.

Due to the late arrival of the ambulance service the fire fighters were tied up in resuscitating the victims, delaying the rescue attempts.

It was led by Major Brendan Nottle and replicated the service of 50 years ago which remembered the 15 deceased who were unclaimed by relatives.