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Jay Leno Seriously Burned in Car Fire in His Garage (UPDATE)

The comedian said in a statement that he "got some serious burns from a gasoline fire" but he's okay and will be back on his feet soon.

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The comedian was reportedly hospitalized with burns to his face after a car caught fire in his garage on Sunday​

Jay Leno, comedian and automotive enthusiast icon, is in a Los Angeles burn center after reportedly suffering serious burns to his face. TMZ reports that Leno was in his L.A. garage and storage facility on Sunday, November 13th, when one of his vintage cars burst into flames “without warning.” The site reports that Leno suffered serious burns to the left side of his face, though the burns did not seem to affect his eye or ear.


Leno was taken to Grossman Burn Center where he remains. Right now, his condition is unknown, but the 72-year-old has canceled all of his engagements for the rest of the week.
We do not know where the fire originated, though Leno keeps more than 180 cars and around 160 motorcycles in his collection in L.A.

This is a breaking story, and Jalopnik will update with any new developments.

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[Gav'sPurpleZ]

ouch.
Glad to hear he's recovering.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Damn hope he’s alright. I wonder what car

 

[Yaj Yak]

Damn hope he’s alright. I wonder what car

2002 anniversary edition gtp

 

[blue-sun]

Probably a car worth a couple million

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

2002 anniversary edition gtp

Those fucking valve cover gaskets!

 

[DEEZUZ]

Probably some dumbass steam engine car... He loves those and you absolutely do not fuck with those things.

 

[IDAFC21]

damn...... hopefully he has a speedy recovery.

 

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Update: In a statement to Variety, Leno said “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”

 

[Flyn]

Leno's a tough guy. Remember his rollover incident when he was a passenger and the driver rolled it?

 

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Probably some dumbass steam engine car... He loves those and you absolutely do not fuck with those things.

 

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Jay Leno suffered third-degree burns in car fire, may need skin grafts

Jay Leno revealed he suffered third-degree burns and may need skin grafts after a 115-year-old car burst into flames in his famous LA garage, where he was rescued by a quick-thinking friend.

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Jay Leno revealed he suffered third-degree burns and may need skin grafts after a 115-year-old car burst into flames in his famous LA garage, where he was rescued by a quick-thinking friend.

The “Tonight Show” host told TMZ he was fixing a clogged fuel line Saturday on his 1907 White Steam Car when gasoline sprayed on his face and hands.

Almost simultaneously, a spark then triggered an explosion, setting the 72-year-old car enthusiast on fire.

Leno told the outlet that his buddy, Dave, quickly smothered the flames, preventing even more severe injuries.

The comedian was rushed to the Grossman Burn Center and treated for third-degree burns, which may require skin grafts,

On Monday, Leno told The Post: “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”

Sources had told TMZ that the explosion severely burned the left side of Leno’s face, but did not seriously injure his eye or ear.

Leno, who has reportedly canceled his engagements for two weeks, told the outlet that he expected to remain hospitalized for up to 10 days.

Concern for the funnyman started Sunday night after he did not show up to a scheduled appearance at the Financial Brand Forum 2022 in Las Vegas due to a “very serious medical emergency.”

In June, US News & World Report said Leno’s car collection included over 180 vehicles, including exotic cars, hypercars, and museum-grade artifacts

 

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Jay Leno released from the hospital after burn injuries | CNN

Jay Leno has been discharged from the hospital after sustaining burn injuries in a gasoline fire about nine days ago.

www.cnn.com

 

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Update, including how the fire started.

Jay Leno details how his 'face caught on fire' in first interview since accident | CNN

Jay Leno has opened up for the first time about the accident that left him with severe burns to his face and body.

www.cnn.com

“The fuel line was clogged so I was underneath it. It sounded clogged and I said, ‘Blow some air through the line,’ and so he did,” Leno, an avid car collector,recalled to Kotb. “And suddenly, boom, I got a face full of gas. And then the pilot light jumped and my face caught on fire.”

The “Jay Leno’s Garage” star said he told Killackey, “Dave, I’m on fire,” to which his friend at first simply responded, “All right.”
“I said, ‘No, Dave, I’m on fire.’ And then, ‘Oh, my God,’” Leno added. “Dave, my friend, pulled me out and jumped on top of me and kind of smothered the fire.”