Jay Leno recovering after suffering serious burns from gasoline fire, says he’s ‘OK’

BURBANK, Calif. — Jay Leno is recovering after struggling severe burn accidents from a gasoline hearth in Burbank over the weekend.

“I acquired some severe burns from a gasoline hearth,” Leno stated in a press release to Eyewitness Information. “I’m okay. Simply want per week or two to get again on my toes.”

The hearth division in Burbank stated the incident occurred simply earlier than 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Leno was taken to the Grossman Burn Heart to be handled for his accidents.

Aimee Bennett, a spokesperson at West Hills Hospital and Medical Heart, stated in a press release that Leno was in steady situation and being handled for “burns that he obtained to his face and fingers from a gasoline accident in his storage over the weekend.”

“He’s in good humor and is touched by all of the inquiries into his situation and properly needs,” the assertion stated. “He needs to let everybody know he’s doing properly and is in ‘the very best burn heart in america.’”

The previous “The Tonight Present” host is understood for his love for high-end classic automobiles.

Burbank police issued a press release acknowledging the incident occurred in Leno’s storage within the metropolis of Burbank, however stated none of its officers have been concerned. His mechanic informed Leisure Tonight an previous steam automotive caught hearth.

Leno, 72, has since canceled all future engagements.