![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jay-leno-suffers-medical-emergency-after-his-car-erupted-into-flames/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EP_JAY_LENO_BREAKER_OFFPLATFORM.jpg&description=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. Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno missed a recent appearance due to a reported medical emergencyCredit: Getty Images - Getty Leno hosted The Tonight Show for nearly 20 yearsCredit: Getty The 72-year-old TV legend is currently at the Grossman Burn Center's burn ward. While Leno's condition remains unknown, the flames did not penetrate his eye or his ear, TMZ reported. Leno was scheduled to appear at the Financial Brand Forum 2022 in Las Vegas on Sunday evening but he was a no-show citing 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." The former Tonight Show is a car enthusiast, owning over 100 cars and motorcycles, he revealed in an interview with Auto Express. Leno has previously been open up about his condition, revealing that he had a blockage in his heart in 2019. He revealed he was taking medication and using a portable EKG device that monitors his heart rhythm and detects irregular heartbeats. The 72-year-old comedian has previously been diagnosed with high cholesterol. "There's a lot of people walking around (with risk of heart attacks or strokes), they're just time bombs," Leno said at the time. "You've got all this cholesterol, you don't realize it until it actually hits, you know? It's like in a car, if even one piece of dirt gets in the eye of the needle of the jet, and boom and no more gas comes through. "And that's what happens with your heart." The legendary TV host anchored The To){kind=link}
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.
The 72-year-old TV legend is currently admitted into Grossman Burn Center’s burn ward.
While Leno’s condition remains unknown, the flames did not penetrate his eye or his ear, TMZ reported.
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.