Overview

• The explosion occurred during a planned eviction in Castel d'Azzano near Verona, destroying the two‑story farmhouse and igniting a fire.
• At least 15 additional police and firefighters were injured, according to updated reports from local authorities.
• Italy's interior minister said it was likely a gas cylinder was activated from inside the house, while the formal investigation continues.
• Police detained a man and two of his siblings in their 60s and are searching for another family member connected to the property.
• Special Carabinieri units and UOPI were deployed after days of failed removal attempts and repeated threats by the occupants to blow themselves up.