(CNN) –– The presenter Jay Leno is recovering from the burns he suffered after a gasoline explosion, the former host of “The Tonight Show” told the magazine Variety.
“I suffered some serious burns from a gasoline explosion. I’m fine. I just need a week or two to recover,” Leno said in a statement sent to the publication.
CNN has reached out to Leno’s representatives for comment.
Leno, an avid car collector, was working on one of his vehicles in his garage when the fire reportedly broke out. He is being treated at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, according to a TMZ report.
CNN has reached out to the entity for comment.
Leno, 72, canceled his participation in The Financial Brand Forum conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to a magazine report. People who quoted the organizers.
“Her family was unable to provide us with many details, but there was a very serious medical emergency that prevented Jay from traveling,” said an email sent to conference attendees and obtained by the publication. “All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers are with him and his family tonight.”
The conference had advertised Leno as a special opening night performer for attendees who purchased a gold pass to the event.
CNN has reached out to The Financial Brand for comment.
(CNN) –– The presenter Jay Leno is recovering from the burns he suffered after a gasoline explosion, the former host of “The Tonight Show” told the magazine Variety.
“I suffered some serious burns from a gasoline explosion. I’m fine. I just need a week or two to recover,” Leno said in a statement sent to the publication.
CNN has reached out to Leno’s representatives for comment.
Leno, an avid car collector, was working on one of his vehicles in his garage when the fire reportedly broke out. He is being treated at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, according to a TMZ report.
CNN has reached out to the entity for comment.
Leno, 72, canceled his participation in The Financial Brand Forum conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to a magazine report. People who quoted the organizers.
“Her family was unable to provide us with many details, but there was a very serious medical emergency that prevented Jay from traveling,” said an email sent to conference attendees and obtained by the publication. “All we know is that he is alive, so our prayers are with him and his family tonight.”
The conference had advertised Leno as a special opening night performer for attendees who purchased a gold pass to the event.
CNN has reached out to The Financial Brand for comment.
