A lightning strike causes an explosion at Johnson's Oil refinery, which was located close to Maintown. Fumes from the resulting fires at the plant have sent the nearby townspeople to the hospital for severe respiratory distress. Johnson's Oil will be liable for the townspeople's injuries directly resulting from the fumes

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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