Overview

• The two‑storey farmhouse in Castel d’Azzano exploded as officers forced the front door during a planned eviction after the interior had been saturated with gas.
• Officials reported between 13 and 15 injured across the Carabinieri, state police and firefighters, with early hospital assessments indicating no life‑threatening conditions in those hurt.
• The fallen officers were identified as Luogotenente Marco Piffari, Carabiniere Scelto Davide Bernardello and Brigadiere Capo Valerio Daprà.
• Authorities say special units were deployed due to prior threats to blow up the property, and the operation included a search tied to suspected incendiary devices.
• Investigators recovered five to six gas cylinders and bodycam footage, while national and regional leaders offered condolences and Veneto declared days of mourning.