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Jay Leno Seriously Burned In Car Fire

elated — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:32:41 GMT

I just read that he was in his garage in Burbank where he stores his cars on Saturday when one of the cars erupted into flames without warning. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ...the flames burned the left side of Jay's face, but thankfully didn't penetrate his eye or his ear.

He was taken by ambulance to the burn ward at Grossman Burn Center where he remains. We do not know his condition but it is serious enough that he's been admitted to the hospital.

We're told Jay has canceled all of his engagements for the duration of the week. Wishing him the best.

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meallen616 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:48:46 GMT

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golding76 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:53:42 GMT

I hope there is less damage than this accident suggests. Prayers for his recovery.

Why would a car erupt in flames? A faulty electrical system? Scary stuff.

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ECBG — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:55:58 GMT

How terrible! I hope he gets better soon.

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Boomernichols — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:08:21 GMT

Prayers for his healing and comfort.

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qvcaddition — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:51:21 GMT

I just read it also and feel bad. He is such a giving person. I love his program, You Bet Your Life. He practically give the money away and helps the contestants with the answers, especially with the secret word were they get 500.00. I DVR it everyday.

I hope him a speedy recovery. Sending prayers

Get well, Jay, you are a nice person .

I heard on news that one side of his face was burned, but didn,t get to his eye.

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rms1954 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:51:35 GMT

Sounds like a bad day for Hollywood stars.

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Isobel Archer — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:20:31 GMT

@golding76 wrote:
I hope there is less damage than this accident suggests. Prayers for his recovery.

Why would a car erupt in flames? A faulty electrical system? Scary stuff.

Wonder if it was an EV - there are more and more reports of them spontaneously combusting.

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Oznell — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:06:20 GMT

Oh, my, I hope his facial burns aren't too painful, and that he'll heal well after that awful incident. Must have been very scary.

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hckynutjohn — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:13:43 GMT

Sending you my best Jay! Can't let that great face be changed. You're a car guy, I'm a car guy, yours are just a little more expensive.

Get well soon, and ya gotta be a lot more careful around them road machines, when working around them.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:29:44 GMT

@qvcaddition wrote:
I just read it also and feel bad. He is such a giving person. I love his program, You Bet Your Life. He practically give the money away and helps the contestants with the answers, especially with the secret word were they get 500.00. I DVR it everyday.
I hope him a speedy recovery. Sending prayers
Get well, Jay, you are a nice person .
I heard on news that one side of his face was burned, but didn,t get to his eye.

@qvcaddition

I haven't heard of this ... what network is it on?

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qvcaddition — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:24:31 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@qvcaddition wrote:
I just read it also and feel bad. He is such a giving person. I love his program, You Bet Your Life. He practically give the money away and helps the contestants with the answers, especially with the secret word were they get 500.00. I DVR it everyday.
I hope him a speedy recovery. Sending prayers
Get well, Jay, you are a nice person .
I heard on news that one side of his face was burned, but didn,t get to his eye.

@qvcaddition

I haven't heard of this ... what network is it on?

Ch,annel 2 Fox at two Pm PT also 12:30AM PT. I have been watching for months..

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Greeneyedlady21 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:14:40 GMT

He said it was a gasoline fire, so no not an ev. Even human injuries always seen through a single lens by some around here.

"I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire,” read a statement from Leno. “I am OK. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”

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qualitygal — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:16:28 GMT

Last I heard on the news last night, was a quote from Jay, that he's ok and will be back next week. Ahhhhhh, burn ward, we'll see. That would have scared me to death. I'm glad it wasn't worse for him. Any burns are bad. I know he has a ton of cars, but didn't lose any. That's still very scary!!

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Cakers3 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:47:12 GMT

@Isobel Archer wrote:
@golding76 wrote:
I hope there is less damage than this accident suggests. Prayers for his recovery.

Why would a car erupt in flames? A faulty electrical system? Scary stuff.
Wonder if it was an EV - there are more and more reports of them spontaneously combusting.

@Isobel Archer I read the car was an antique steam car which can use gas and even kerosene.

It is true, however, that there have been reports of EV's catching fire around the world. The studies are not conclusive if the fires are spontaneous and/or caused by accidents on the road.

Considering there are still more gas powered cars on the road, the stats are much lower right now for EV fires.

Good question, though, and one that should be compared.

It doesn't mean people are against EV's; just cautious as people are with gas powered vehicles. Remember the exploding Pintos?

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Mindy D — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:53:25 GMT

He was working on a 110 year old car when there was a gas leak and a simultaneous spark that led to an explosion. A good friend of Leno's was nearby in the garage. The friend jumped on Leno and smothered the flames. Leno received facial burns but his eyes are OK.

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maximillian — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:13:59 GMT

I was told Jay Leno suffered 3rd degree burns to the left side of his face and will need skin grafts. Fortunately, his eye and ear were not injured. 3rd degree burns are very serious; deep burns. He will be hospitalized for about 10 days, I was told.

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MorningLover — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:51:01 GMT

Jay tells TMZ from his hospital bed ... he was working on his 1907 White Steam Car in his famed garage this past Saturday, fixing a clogged fuel line. He says there was a fuel leak and gasoline sprayed on his face and hands. Almost simultaneously a spark triggered an explosion, setting the comedian on fire.

Jay says his quick-thinking buddy Dave was right there and jumped on him, quickly smothering the flames.

TMZ broke the story ... the left side of Jay's face was badly burned. His hands were burned as well. He says he's now dealing with 3rd-degree burns and may need skin grafts. As we reported, the burns did not damage his eyes or his ears.

Jay, who was rushed to a nearby burn center by ambulance, says he expects to be hospitalized for somewhere between 5 and 10 days.

This YouTube video was included in the TMZ article if anyone cares to watch....Dec 14, 2012

1907 White Steam Car, 30 Hp - Jay Leno's Garage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf8miprLH60

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Cakers3 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:10:21 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
He said it was a gasoline fire, so no not an ev. Even human injuries always seen through a single lens by some around here.

"I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire,” read a statement from Leno. “I am OK. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.”

@Greeneyedlady21 FTLOG-PLEASE STOP!

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Shelbelle — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:33:50 GMT

He is being treated at the Grossman Burn Ctr, best in the country.