Jay Leno is recovering from surgery due to second- and third-degree burns after a gasoline fire this past weekend, according to Dr. Peter Grossman, medical director at the Grossman Burn Center.
On Saturday, the comedian was working on a steam engine underneath a car in his garage when a fire began. Leno was pulled from underneath the car, but suffered "significant" burns to his face, chest and hand. While at the burn center, Leno underwent a surgical excision and grafting procedure to the burned areas. Another procedure will be needed later in the week.
Dr. Grossman stated that the comedian is "in good spirits today" and there's no evidence of nerve damage. He added that a full recovery is expected, though, "whether there'll be remnants of this injury, it's still too early to tell. I'd say that his injuries are serious, his condition is good."