SAMUEL L. JACKSON TO THE RESCUE IN FIERY BLAZE

Stand back . . . this BURNS!!

Samuel L. Jackson turned into a real-life hero when the soundstage he was working on burst into flames — and he raced to the rescue! The “Unbreakable” star had just arrived to film a martial arts documentary when a loud explosion shook the set — and fire broke out. Frightened onlookers panicked and ran for the door, screaming in terror. But Jackson grabbed a fire extinguisher and did battle with the fast-spreading blaze. Even after the sprinkler system went off and he was getting soaked, action Jackson stood his ground until producers finally ordered him to GET OUT! — just as firefighters arrived. The blaze was apparently sparked by an exploding light bulb. Execs shut down production but sensational Samuel offered to come in on Sunday, his day off, to help them catch up.