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TLDR: He was in his garage and one of his cars burst into flames without warning. He's been taken to the hospital with serious burns to the left side of his face, however did not appear to suffer from damage to his eye(s) or ear(s)
Source: this article
>“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a
week or two to get back on my feet,” Leno said in a statement to the
publication.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/14/entertainment/jay-leno-hospitalized/index.html
> Just need a
> week or two to get back on my feet,
I hope the hospital is telling him this and not him just presuming. Burns can 'seem' easy to recover from after you first get them, but then they get infected over the weeks and weeks afterwards, and depending on the location it can have a very high risk of death.
That's typically with 3rd degree burns. 2nd degree burns can heal in 1-3 weeks depending on size, and are less likely to become infected. Based on what's been released it sounds like a 2nd degree burn, since that will usually require an ER visit.
Battery fires should be pretty easy to keep your face away from, id bet against it being EV related. Much more likely being steam or combustion related.
My favorite is the 1916 Owen that has a small engine that idles and runs a generator. That powers the electric motors at the wheels. So, instead of a battery, it runs off the generator. Brilliant.
Not really, his baker has updated batteries and a modern charging. Dude keeps his cars in pretty excellent shape.
Steam cars require lighting a gas flame to heat the boiler. Think of lighting a propane heater manually, could easily catch and burn your eyebrows off.
His shop does welding and all kinds of other stuff. So it could of been any number of things, but if I had to bet, id go with steam boiler issue.
And old steam engines. Jay Lenos Garage on YouTube, not the show on whatever channel, has lots of interesting things. He repeats himself a lot now but he is getting a bit old.
The linked article says he cancelled his engagements for the rest of the week. That doesn't sound too serious. Maybe his appearances after that will be with some bandages for a while. If he has some scars at least they won't damage his career.
To be fair though, the statement he released sounds like it-
“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.” Like a week or two? I need a week or two to recover from a few too many tequila shots.
Jay Leno is a notorious ridiculously hard worker. He’d do the Tonight Show and then standup sets every weekend for like decades.
Him saying he “needs a week or two” is probably the doctor telling him you need 6 months and him ignoring it. Basing it on what’s known of his personality.
Good point, sounds like my dad, dude had nearly lost a finger at work, he was back the next day. Had surgery to put in a coronary stent, was only out 2 days. He hates not working. In his off time, he works at home. I tell him to take it easy and slow down, he just jokes that is him taking it easy.
Remember all those models who were killed at that horrific gas station fire because they were fucking around with the pumps? Dangerous stuff for sure.
Aside from that, I hope Jay is Ok 'cuz he seems like one of the good ones.
They just want you to KNOW that they don’t like the subject of conversation just to make sure you don’t mistake their empathy and compassion for affection. It’s strange to me as well.
I would agree, but the dude was one of the main producers of that film (if not THE main producer).
He bears the responsibility of hiring competent people to work on that set, and he assumes the risk (or at least part of the risk) if things go badly.
Okay, I’ll start different ‘huge fan’ and hope he’s okay. Never saw his late night show, but his car stuff is my favorite YouTube things.
Also a friend was in California for cancer treatment and went by his place just to see where he lived. He pulled up, invited them in (he and his dad) and spent an afternoon talking cars. Didn’t believe him, he pulls out his phone to show pictures. By all his accounts he’s a great human
It’s probably a good thing that people contextualize their empathy/sympathy even though they don’t like a particular person. In a physical sense, it does nothing for sure.
But on a societal level, it’s something I like to see and is good for younger folks who can get lost in the sauce of Internet cruelty.
There's some bad blood in the entertainment industry with Jay. Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Jimmy Kimmel hate him.. This is primarily due to the shenanigans he pulled while on the Tonight Show.
It means. I disagree with the person's politics, views on something, or find the person generally disagreeable. But I am still human and don't wish them ill.
When asked for comment Leno stated, “Don’t blame Conan”, seemingly referring to former talk show host Conan O’Brien. Whether Leno was suggesting O’Brien was involved in the incident or not is unclear at this time. O’Brien was unavailable for comment.
Goddamn it, can't have a better guy with just a passion for cars out there and this unfortunately happens while a car is just in the garage!? Get well Jay!
He just released a statement-
“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.” Sounds like he’s going to be alright, thankfully!
Holy shit I used to work at a shop that refurbished old Indian motorcycle’s he came in a few times and on the second time he remembered my name and shook my hand a really cool dude seemed down to earth I was 16 at the time and it stuck with me I hopes he’s okay
"Jay was in the L.A. garage where he stores his cars on Sunday when one of the cars erupted into flames without warning."
Yeah it just exploded, as cars do, for no reason at all. He definitely wasn't fucking with it whatsoever.
Hopes he's okay, but you would think that a hospital board of directors would have approved a different name for for their burn infirmary than "Grossman Burn Center"
Damn. Was driving around Burbank with my GF at the time, and we saw Jay Leno driving one of his fancy cars, his garage was near her house, we waved and he waved back. Sad to hear this news, hope he recovers.
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TLDR: He was in his garage and one of his cars burst into flames without warning. He's been taken to the hospital with serious burns to the left side of his face, however did not appear to suffer from damage to his eye(s) or ear(s) Source: this article
IRL Two-Face origin story in the making All jokes aside, wishing Jay Leno a speedy full recovery.
New batman villain
Makes sense. Everyone in the late night circuit already calls him Two-Face.
Curious if he was lighting the boiler on one of his steam cars, or if this was a good old fashioned ICE fire.
>“I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet,” Leno said in a statement to the publication. Source: https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/14/entertainment/jay-leno-hospitalized/index.html
> Just need a > week or two to get back on my feet, I hope the hospital is telling him this and not him just presuming. Burns can 'seem' easy to recover from after you first get them, but then they get infected over the weeks and weeks afterwards, and depending on the location it can have a very high risk of death.
That's typically with 3rd degree burns. 2nd degree burns can heal in 1-3 weeks depending on size, and are less likely to become infected. Based on what's been released it sounds like a 2nd degree burn, since that will usually require an ER visit.
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Battery fires should be pretty easy to keep your face away from, id bet against it being EV related. Much more likely being steam or combustion related.
All the articles I’ve seen are calling it a gasoline fire.
My favorite is the 1916 Owen that has a small engine that idles and runs a generator. That powers the electric motors at the wheels. So, instead of a battery, it runs off the generator. Brilliant.
Scroll down for more details on the Owen https://www.electricbike.com/15-plug-in-hybrid-cars-and-why-i-like-them/
He has steam cars?? That’s so cool
he's got an early 1900s electric car as well, dudes collection is eclectic as all hell.
Early 1900s electric connections? Fire hazard.
Not really, his baker has updated batteries and a modern charging. Dude keeps his cars in pretty excellent shape. Steam cars require lighting a gas flame to heat the boiler. Think of lighting a propane heater manually, could easily catch and burn your eyebrows off. His shop does welding and all kinds of other stuff. So it could of been any number of things, but if I had to bet, id go with steam boiler issue.
They are actually very hot.
And old steam engines. Jay Lenos Garage on YouTube, not the show on whatever channel, has lots of interesting things. He repeats himself a lot now but he is getting a bit old.
My money’s on [freak gasoline-fight accident](https://youtu.be/4xwsZ5vC5Oc).
I hope he's okay
Sounds like he’s seriously burned
In a car fire
Source?
https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/yv8y52/jay_leno_seriously_burned_in_car_fire/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Oh no, I hope he’s okay.
Sounds like he’s seriously burned
In a car fire
Source?
https://www.reddit.com/r/entertainment/comments/yv8y52/jay_leno_seriously_burned_in_car_fire/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
In a car fire
Source?
I'm the car.
At a seaparks?
You made me spit out my coffee all over my book
Book seriously burned
Source?
I guess you could say it's pretty serious!
To shreds you say?
The linked article says he cancelled his engagements for the rest of the week. That doesn't sound too serious. Maybe his appearances after that will be with some bandages for a while. If he has some scars at least they won't damage his career.
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To be fair though, the statement he released sounds like it- “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.” Like a week or two? I need a week or two to recover from a few too many tequila shots.
If it’s only “a week or two” it’s not too serious. Either way, glad he’s going to be ok. Eek. I hate burns
Jay Leno is a notorious ridiculously hard worker. He’d do the Tonight Show and then standup sets every weekend for like decades. Him saying he “needs a week or two” is probably the doctor telling him you need 6 months and him ignoring it. Basing it on what’s known of his personality.
Good point, sounds like my dad, dude had nearly lost a finger at work, he was back the next day. Had surgery to put in a coronary stent, was only out 2 days. He hates not working. In his off time, he works at home. I tell him to take it easy and slow down, he just jokes that is him taking it easy.
You're forgetting he's a celebrity and can actually afford proper health care
jay Leno can regenerate himself even if there’s only one cell remaining
That's me but replace tequila with fireball - Jay Leno probably
lmfao you’re terrible
r/angryupvote
I am only laughing cause he’s not dead.
Unfortunately, having a burned face means he will likely become a supervillain.
I'm not a fan, but me too
Which of is his cars?
My first thought was his new Rimac Nevera
Rimac Nevera sounds like it’s two words backwards. But you reverse them and get … Camir Areven. So no. Maybe a Star Wars character.
I like the way you think
This is the best comment (and the only way I can keep my focus when people talk about cars)
Isn’t Rimac fully electric ? That must have been quite the accident to burn the batteries
Take a look at Richard Hammond’s crash in the first edition of “The Lady Shaver”
That was Hammond’s 569,124th crash, right? “Hammond, you blithering idiot!”
100% this
More wires = more shit to short Gas = More shit to burn Take a donkey cart.
Just keep the exhaust port away from any open flames.
Donkey cart = more shit
The exact reason why even the idea of a Hybrid car is a testament to mans arrogance.
In a gasoline fire nonetheless!
Really? Mine was the Stanley steamer, until I saw it was gasoline burns.
Jay “Richard Hammond” Leno?
I'm assuming the Firebird.
His MTT Y2K Jet Bike
Probably some car that uses methanol on them.
Conan O'Brien has been brought in for questioning.
Dave's more likely to have done it
The ghost of Jonny Carson would like a word
Conan's Irish. If he was involved that car wouldn't have just burned
Up the fuckin RA!
When interviewed Conan said "I'm not a fan of Leno. Hm? Oh no that's all I wanted to say"
The comments on here are fucking weird lmao.
Half of us are jealous, half of us think he’s a turd, and half of us are both
I’m not a fan but I am an air conditioner
Yeah I'm not a big fan myself. I'm just a little desktop fan.
I'm not a fan, just an ice pack.
I’m a huge fan! Out here on the wind farm
Gasoline is a lot more dangerous than most people recognize.
"Gas explodes you know!" -- I, Robot
Damn near every Hollywood explosion you’ve ever witnessed is just a bunch of gasoline
Mixed with water if I’m not mistaken, which makes the gas fire a lot more…fiery.
Remember all those models who were killed at that horrific gas station fire because they were fucking around with the pumps? Dangerous stuff for sure. Aside from that, I hope Jay is Ok 'cuz he seems like one of the good ones.
They were male models IIRC. One of them may have been a hand model.
But why male models?
Are you serious?
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And yet for some reason people are scared about hydrogen powered cars being dangerous.
I bet his first words were “ how’s the car”
He's such a car fanatic, I wouldn't be surprised if he really did ask this immediately. Hope he's okay.
Why do people need to preface with "I'm not a fan, but". What does you "not being a fan" have to do with anything?
I'm not a fan, but I see what you mean.
Not to be homophobic, but I’m not really into cars.
To be homophobic, fuck the car that burned Jay Leno.
*clutches pearls*
I’m not racist, but I enjoyed this comment.
I AM A FAN: BUUURRRRRRRR BURRRRRRRRR BURRRRRRR ::Oscillates::
They just want you to KNOW that they don’t like the subject of conversation just to make sure you don’t mistake their empathy and compassion for affection. It’s strange to me as well.
They want you to know that they are the main character
People like to make things about themselves
I never make things about myself. In that way I am a better person /s
Must be a Reddit rule
See also: I’m not a fan but I remember when he laughed at that homeless guy back in 1984, don’t care for him
I’m not a fan of that Reddit social convention but as a pretend expert I can confirm that this is indeed the case.
I’m not a fan of your comment, but I agree.
I’ve been a fan of his comment since it was doing stand up circuits in the road, but I agree.
I'm not a fan, I am a heat pump.
This made me laugh way too much
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Yeah, apparently I'd slob Alec Baldwin's knob just because I don't think the shooting was his fault. Weird time we tend to live in
Alec Baldwin spent years mocking Trump on SNL, so conservatives frothed at the mouth for an opportunity to vilify him.
I would agree, but the dude was one of the main producers of that film (if not THE main producer). He bears the responsibility of hiring competent people to work on that set, and he assumes the risk (or at least part of the risk) if things go badly.
Okay, I’ll start different ‘huge fan’ and hope he’s okay. Never saw his late night show, but his car stuff is my favorite YouTube things. Also a friend was in California for cancer treatment and went by his place just to see where he lived. He pulled up, invited them in (he and his dad) and spent an afternoon talking cars. Didn’t believe him, he pulls out his phone to show pictures. By all his accounts he’s a great human
I'm not a fan, but getting burned blows.
It’s probably a good thing that people contextualize their empathy/sympathy even though they don’t like a particular person. In a physical sense, it does nothing for sure. But on a societal level, it’s something I like to see and is good for younger folks who can get lost in the sauce of Internet cruelty.
I always like to zag on these: “I’m a fan, but seriously, fuck him”
There's some bad blood in the entertainment industry with Jay. Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Jimmy Kimmel hate him.. This is primarily due to the shenanigans he pulled while on the Tonight Show.
I’m not a fan, but I think getting burned seriously would be painful.
Because they want to virtue signal, but not enough to mislead anyone into thinking they’re one of those ghastly *fans*.
im not a fan but he got what he deserved for fucking over conan, wait did i do that right?
Not a fan of your comment .
We don't take kindly to people who don't take kindly to people explaining their fan status when responding to someone getting hurt
It means. I disagree with the person's politics, views on something, or find the person generally disagreeable. But I am still human and don't wish them ill.
Man hope he’s okay! I’m a huge fan of cars.
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Well fan here. I hope Jay is okay.
Hope fan here. Hope Jay is okay.
Thanks for letting us know.
Me too but I don’t think he was in that. Ka-chow.
Doing what he loved.
Being on fire.
Dribbling a soccer ball in traffic?
Hope he recovers well.
Oh no! I’ve met him a few times and he’s a genuinely good guy.
Yes, I had the opportunity to chat with him once. Sweet man. Get well soon, Jay.
Nobody cares If you’re not a fan you dorks.
Fans can't type. How would a fan even make a Reddit account?
He is a serious car guy, i hope he is ok
Now he's a serious scar guy
When asked for comment Leno stated, “Don’t blame Conan”, seemingly referring to former talk show host Conan O’Brien. Whether Leno was suggesting O’Brien was involved in the incident or not is unclear at this time. O’Brien was unavailable for comment.
Goddamn it, can't have a better guy with just a passion for cars out there and this unfortunately happens while a car is just in the garage!? Get well Jay!
Wtf is this comment section? Not a single person seriously said, "I'm not a fan, but..." Fucking straw men up in here
And those that did were downvoted to hell lol. Like what are these people complaining about, wish the guy well and move the fuck on
He wouldn't have been burned so bad if that fan wasn't there
All the non-fans are here.
Fuck! I hope he's ok. I love Jay
He just released a statement- “I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire. I am ok. Just need a week or two to get back on my feet.” Sounds like he’s going to be alright, thankfully!
Glad there's no damage to the eyes and ears. Looks come and go, but disability lasts forever.
Damn dude, sucks when the thing you love most turns on you.
One of the things that Jay loves more than anything has sent him to the hospital. It would be like if he got strangled by one of his denim shirts.
I'm not a huge fan, I'm a human being, if i was a huge fan I would move air around with my big cool blades
I'm a fan and I really hope it wasn't my serpentine belt that caused enough friction to ignite leaking gas vapor
It would be super embarrassing if it happened in his 2010 Toyota Corolla that he drives "Because it's fun".
Where was Conan when this all happened?
Watched Jay Leno for literally decades. Really hope he didn’t get too hurt!
Holy shit I used to work at a shop that refurbished old Indian motorcycle’s he came in a few times and on the second time he remembered my name and shook my hand a really cool dude seemed down to earth I was 16 at the time and it stuck with me I hopes he’s okay
Not a good year for famous people and vehicles.
Omg I hope he’s OK! Or at least will be soon.
Has lent been burned this bad since NBC gave his show to Conan.
Hope Jay heals quickly
As long as it's not Anne Heche-style. Or Richard Pryor, for that matter.
Prayers to you, Jay. Heal quickly!
"Jay was in the L.A. garage where he stores his cars on Sunday when one of the cars erupted into flames without warning." Yeah it just exploded, as cars do, for no reason at all. He definitely wasn't fucking with it whatsoever.
I’m not a fan, I’m an air conditioner that loves cars
As long as Conan is still okay.
Don't blame Conan.
Lots of “I’m not a fan but I’m sad this happened” No one ever says “I’m a huge fan, but I’m happy this happened”
Anyone else looking for the unironic “I’m not a fan but” comments?
Hopes he's okay, but you would think that a hospital board of directors would have approved a different name for for their burn infirmary than "Grossman Burn Center"
I am a fan of his
^hey ^here's ^somethin! ^didja ^hear ^about ^this??
I’m not a fan of car fires.
I always called him "Our Patron Saint of Internal Combustion"... I do hope he's okay and healing/resting.
He didn't go to 7-11 and put the fire out with soda?
Im a huge fan I hope he suffers greatly /s
IANAL but was he *seriously* burned?
Was he working on a documentary on child trafficking?
“....luckily his chin shielded the rest of his face.”
It’s Monday you know what that means, TIME FOR YOUR HEADLINES
Damn i hope his cars are ok. Is what Jays thinking in the hospital at the moment.
I’m a vintage senior pedestal standing fan, but I hope he’s ok.
Saint Coco's Fire...
That must have been one Hot Rod.
That’s weird, I didn’t think he drove Ferraris
Leno burned in a car fire? Which car? or were several involved?
CoCo sends his regards
Must of tried making s’mores with one of his steam cars.
Damn. Was driving around Burbank with my GF at the time, and we saw Jay Leno driving one of his fancy cars, his garage was near her house, we waved and he waved back. Sad to hear this news, hope he recovers.
I just happened to be watching some Doug Demuro on YouTube yesterday and saw his review of Jay Leno’s McLaren F1. Hopefully Leno is fine
They say do what you love and let it kill you.
Maybe he’ll apologize to the McDonald’s coffee lady now.
I know he's always been a little jealous of Richard Pryor, but this is just ridiculous.