Jay Leno’s 3rd-Degree Burns Could Require A Skin Graft!

Jay Leno is lucky to be alive following a freak car explosion in his famed Burbank garage.

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The veteran late-night talk-show host suffered a terrifying accident on Sunday, November 13th.

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The fire erupted after one of Leno’s cars suddenly burst into flames — without any warning.

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The unexpected explosion happened when Leno was working on a clogged fuel line on his 1907 White Steam Car.

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Gasoline got onto Leno’s face and hands, and at the same time a fuel leak and spark occurred igniting an explosion.

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He suffered “serious” third-degree burns to his face and hands, and it’s so bad he could need a skin graft.

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A skin graft is a patch of skin that is removed by surgery from one area of the body and transplanted, or attached, to another area.

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Leno’s life was saved by his friend Dave who immediately jumped on the comedian and put out the flames.

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He was rushed to a nearby burn center via ambulance. Speaking to the outlet, Leno said he expects to be hospitalized for five to ten days.

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