Jay Leno reportedly burned by erupting automobile, in hospital

Jay Leno is hospitalized with facial burns after a automobile fireplace Sunday.

“I bought some severe burns from a gasoline fireplace,” Leno mentioned in an announcement to Selection. “I’m okay. Simply want every week or two to get again on my ft.”

TMZ first reported that the comic and host of “Jay Leno’s Storage” was in his Los Angeles-area storage Sunday when a automobile “erupted into flames with out warning.” Flames burned the left facet of Leno’s face, however didn’t penetrate the attention or ear, based on the report, which cited nameless sources with direct information of the matter.

He was taken to the burn ward at Grossman Burn Middle the place he remained as of Monday, and has cancelled all engagements all through the week, per the TMZ report.

Information of a well being situation was first reported by People journal. Leno was supposed to seem at a monetary convention in Las Vegas Sunday, however needed to cancel because of a “severe medical emergency.” Leno’s facial burns or their trigger weren’t disclosed on the time, nevertheless.

“His household was not in a position to present us very many particulars, however there was a really severe medical emergency that’s stopping Jay from touring,” an e mail to attendees revealed by Individuals learn.

The precise reason behind the fireplace was not disclosed on the time of publication. Leno is thought for taking a hands-on strategy to his huge assortment of automobiles and bikes, placing his personal mechanical information to work in protecting them operating alongside a paid workers. We want him a speedy restoration.