Chapter 6 - Proximate Cause

Question 1

During a fire, the sprinkler system operated, but could NOT save the buildings roof from destruction. A sudden storm extinguished the fire, but a combination of the sprinklers and rain water blocked drains resulting in stock suffering severe damage. What was the proximate cause of the damage?

• Fire.
• The sprinkler leakage.
• The storm.
• The flood.

Answer 1

Fire