Jay Leno recovering from serious burns after car erupts into flames

Jay Leno is recovering from serious facial burn injuries after a gasoline fire.
The 72-year-old, who is an avid car collector, had been working on a vehicle in his garage when it burst into flames.
He was reportedly admitted to the Grossman Burn Centre in Los Angeles.
“I’ve got some serious burns from gasoline fire. I am okay. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet,” he said in a statement to Variety.
Leno cancelled an appearance at the Financial Brand Forum conference in Las Vegas on Sunday following the incident.
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