# Mileto B&B explosion and investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mileto-bb-explosion-and-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-01T15:37:38.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 3.

The death toll from the August 25 explosion and fire at the Villa Mary B&B in Mileto, Calabria, has risen to three. The final victim, 10-year-old Ema, has passed away at a specialized burn center in Bari after suffering extensive second and third-degree burns across her entire body.

Her death concludes the tragedy for the Slovenian family vacationing in the region. She is preceded by her father, 48-year-old Izidor Kobolt, who died on August 27 at a burn center in Palermo, and her mother, 44-year-old Petra Jamnik Kobolt, who passed away in Catania.

The blast occurred around 8:30 PM on August 25 while the family was preparing for dinner. During the initial moments of the incident, off-duty carabinieri at the property reportedly attempted to assist the family using fire extinguishers.

The Vibo Valentia Prosecutor's Office has seized the premises. Investigators, including Carabinieri and firefighters, continue to work to determine the cause of the blast, specifically examining whether a gas leak or a gas cylinder explosion was responsible. The inquiry is focusing on the condition of the facility's gas system and the sequence of events leading to the incident.

In response to the tragedy, the Slovenian municipality of Ravne na Koroškem has declared three days of mourning to honor the family.

## Claims

- The victims were a Slovenian family on vacation in Calabria. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The explosion occurred at the Villa Mary B&B in Mileto, Calabria, on August 25 around 20:30. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Ema, the 10-year-old daughter, died at a burn center in Bari. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Izidor Kobolt died on August 27 at a burn center in Palermo. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Petra Jamnik Kobolt died at a burn center in Catania. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The municipality of Ravne na Koroškem declared three days of mourning. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Investigators are looking into a possible gas leak or cylinder issue as the cause. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Villa Mary B&B has been placed under seizure by the Vibo Valentia Prosecutor's Office. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Slovenian family killed in Calabria B&B explosion

An entire Slovenian family has died following a fatal explosion and fire at the Villa Mary B&B in Mileto, Calabria. Investigations into the cause, potentially a gas leak, are ongoing.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mileto-bb-explosion-death-toll-rises-to-two

### 2026-08-31: Mileto B&B explosion kills two Slovenian tourists

An explosion at a B&B in Mileto, Italy, has killed a Slovenian man and woman, leaving their 10-year-old daughter in critical condition. Two off-duty Carabinieri are credited with saving the child.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mileto-bb-explosion-kills-man-and-injures-family

### 2026-08-26: Mileto B&B explosion kills Slovenian tourist, leaves wife and daughter critical

A Slovenian tourist has died and his wife and daughter remain in critical condition after a suspected gas cylinder explosion at a B&B in Mileto, Italy.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mileto-gas-explosion-at-hospitality-structure-injures-three

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