Leno had ‘serious burns’ after a car burst into flames (Picture: AP)
Jay Leno may need skin grafts after suffering ‘third-degree burns’ in a terrifying petrol fire.
The former host of The Tonight Show suffered ‘serious burns’ after a car in his garage ‘erupted into flames without warning’.
The 72-year-old, who is an avid car collector, reportedly nearly lost his life after petrol sprayed over him but was rescued by close friend Dave.
Following the near-fatal incident, Leno updated his fans on his condition, saying he was ‘ok’ but needed a ‘week or two to get back on my feet.’
According to TMZ, Leno said he had suffered third-degree burns, which did not damage his eyes or ears, and may need skin grafts.
A source, who saw the TV legend after the accident on Saturday in Burbank, also told NBC the same details.
The television star is currently staying at the burn ward at Grossman Burn Centre and receiving treatment.
Leno said he would need a ‘week or two’ to recover (Picture: Getty Images)
He was set to appear at The Financial Brand conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, but organisers announced shortly before the event that he wouldn’t be able to make it.
‘His family was not able to provide us very many details, but there was a very serious medical emergency that is preventing Jay from traveling,’ their statement said.
Leno is a TV legend (Picture: Getty Images)
‘All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers go out to him and his family tonight.’
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The US presenter and comedian took over NBC’s Tonight when long-time host Johnny Carson retired in 1992, and returned for another stint from 2010 to 2014, before handing over the reins to current host Jimmy Fallon.
Metro.co.uk has reached out to Leno’s reps for comment.
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The incident happened in LA.
