Creative Farming Ltd.manufactures fertilizer from organic matter,a by-product of which is explosive methane gas.During the processing,some of this gas escaped and drifted onto the adjacent property,where it caused an explosion,extensively damaging a building owned by XYZ Co.Creative Farming Ltd.would be liable for the loss under which one of the following principles?

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Strict liability holds a party responsible for damages caused, regardless of intent or negligence. In this scenario, Creative Farming Ltd.'s by-product of explosive methane gas caused damage to the adjacent property, making them strictly liable for the loss incurred by XYZ Co.