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 is currently being treated at Grossman Burn Center. The 72-year-old has canceled all prearranged engagements for the rest of this week.
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."
Jay Leno is an icon of the automotive industry. He hosts a show on CNBC called Jay Leno's Garage and has a YouTube channel with the same name that has over 3.4 million subscribers. The fire's point of origin is unknown, but Leno has over 180 cars and 160 motorcycles in his L.A.-based collection.
