Emma was attending a concert at a local venue when a fire broke out due to faulty electrical wiring, negligently maintained by the venue owner, Owner X. As firefighters were responding, heavy rains caused the fire trucks to slip, delaying rescue efforts. Additionally, Emma has a pre-existing heart condition that was triggered by the stress of the fire. Emma sues Owner X for damages. Which of the following statements best describes Owner X's potential liability for Emma's injuries?
Owner X is responsible when its negligence was a primary factor in Emma's injuries.
Owner X's actions contributed to the events that resulted in Emma's injuries.
Owner X is responsible because the rescue delays and Emma's heart condition were also factors in her injuries.
Owner X shares responsibility with firefighters and weather conditions for Emma’s injuries.
Owner X's negligent maintenance of the electrical wiring was a contributing factor to the fire and, consequently, to Emma's injuries. Even though other factors also played a role, Owner X remains liable because its actions were part of the chain of events leading to the harm.
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