Jay Leno suffers serious face burns after flames erupted from exhaust of 72-year-old TV legend’s car without warning

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FORMER Tonight Show host Jay Leno has reportedly suffered "serious face burns" after one of his cars erupted in flames without warning.

The scary incident occurred at Leno's Los Angeles garage when one of his vehicles unexpectedly went up in flames, causing severe burns to the left side of his face, according to TMZ.

In a statement to Variety, Leno said: “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.” The flames did not penetrate his eye or his ear, TMZ reported.

The 72-year-old TV legend is currently admitted into Grossman Burn Center's burn ward. Leno was scheduled to appear at the Financial Brand Forum 2022 in Las Vegas on Sunday evening, but he was a no-show after organizers were made aware of a "health emergency," according to an email obtained by PEOPLE. "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," the email read. "All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers go out to him and his family tonight." Leno has been open about his extensive car collection, being the proud owner of over 100 cars and motorcycles, he revealed in an interview with Auto Express.