The US comedian and former Tonight Show host reportedly suffered "very serious medical emergency", with his representative describing the incident as a "flash fire". Leno has cancelled a performance at Las Vegas.
According to reports, an explosion broke out in a garage in Leno's LA home.
“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 US comic said in a brief statement shared via NBC.
A spokesperson for Leno's behalf added that the comedian “wants everyone to know that he is in stable condition and receiving treatment” for injuries sustained from a gasoline accident in his garage over the weekend.
The spokesperson aslo added, “He is in good humour and is touched by all the inquiries into his condition and well wishes [and] wants to let everyone know he is doing well".
Jay Leno has been a long term enthusiast and collector for cars, owning more than 200 vehicles. He also writes a column for Popular Mechanics magazine.
Leno left the Tonight Show in 2014.
