Jay Leno Sprayed With Gasoline that Erupted in Fire, Friend Saved His Life

Jay Leno might have passed away in the fire that erupted in his Burbank garage — it was that severe — and we have actually discovered it was a friend of his who might have saved his life.

Jay informs TMZ from his health center bed …  he was dealing with his 1907 White Steam Car in his well known garage this past Saturday, repairing a clogged up fuel line. He states there was a fuel leakage and gasoline sprayed on his face and hands. Almost at the same time a trigger set off a surge, setting the comic on fire.

Jay states his quick-thinking pal Dave was right there and got on him, rapidly smothering the flames.

TMZ broke the story … the left side of Jay’s face was badly burned. His hands were burned too. He states he’s now handling 3rd-degree burns and might require skin grafts. As we reported, the burns did not harm his eyes or his ears.

Jay, who was hurried to a neighboring burn center by ambulance, states he anticipates to be hospitalized for someplace in between 5 and 10 days.

We’re informed Jay has actually canceled his numerous engagements for 2 weeks.