Actor-comedian Jay Leno recently suffered serious facial burns and is currently admitted to a burn center for recuperation and treatment. The 72-year-old host is a car enthusiast and his garage in Burbank is famous among classic automobile connoisseurs. It was here that the fire accident took place and burned Leno’s face while he was trying to fix a car. But the burns could have been a lot more serious, even life-threatening, if it weren’t for one of the TV host’s friends.

Jay Leno escapes death by a hair

Jay Leno with his 1907 White Steam Car
Jay Leno with his 1907 White Steam Car in his Burbank Garage (Source: TMZ)

Last Saturday, Jay Leno was back at his Burbank garage, working on a 1907 White Steam Car. Precisely, he was fixing a clogged fuel line of this 115-year-old vehicle when suddenly a fuel leak happened, thus spraying gasoline on the Collision Course actor’s face and hands. At the same time, there was a spark somewhere that led to an explosion in the gasoline-laden environment. Leno caught fire for the same reason too. The fiasco might have ended tragically if Leno’s friend, Dave wasn’t there. Dave made a split-second decision and jumped on his friend and extinguished the fire. That is one real friend if there ever was one. After all, how often does one jump onto a burning person to save their life?

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Jay Leno currently hospitalized with severe facial burns

Jay Leno
Jay Leno

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The former Tonight Show host was quickly taken by ambulance to Grossman Burn Center, where he is currently admitted. Reports have revealed that Leno has faced severe burns on the left side of his face, along with his hands. He 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.”

Jay Leno with his cars
Jay Leno, an automobile enthusiast through and through

The actor has claimed that he is suffering from several 3rd-degree burns as well and might have to get skin grafts. Thankfully, the burns didn’t penetrate or affect his eyes and ears.

Leno has shared that he would probably remain hospitalized for around 5 to 10 more days. His engagements for the next 2 weeks have also been canceled.

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Source: TMZ