Jay Leno is in the hospital recovering from serious burns to his face from an incident that reportedly took place Sunday.
Sources revealed that Leno, who is an avid car enthusiast and collector, was injured while inside a garage where many of his cars are stored, according to TMZ. One of the cars reportedly burst into flames without warning, and sources directly connected to the situation have indicated that Leno suffered serious burns to the left side of his face.
The 72-year-old legendary television host was rushed to the burn ward at Grossman Burn Center where he currently remains for treatment, according to TMZ. Details surrounding the extent of his injuries have not been made public, but the injury was severe enough to have him admitted into the hospital. Sources indicated the flames did not penetrate his eye or ear, according to TMZ.(RELATED: Giants Player Xavier McKinney Suffers Hand Injury During ATV Accident)
#EXCLUSIVE: Jay Leno Seriously Burned in Car Fire https://t.co/BJ8myV69WB
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 14, 2022
Leno was supposed to attend the Financial Brand Forum 2022 in Las Vegas, but his representatives were forced to cancel his appearance at the last moment, upon hearing about his medical condition, according to TMZ.
There is currently no indication as to when he will be released from the hospital, or what his recovery will involve.