CLEVELAND -- There were some scary moments Monday for a motorist.

Just before noon Monday, a car burst into flames near downtown.

Fire crews said the car apparently overheated while stopped at the traffic light.

The driver's mother, Cathy Walsh, e-mailed Newsnet5 and said the fire was caused by "a plastic bag that had cardboard in it that got caught under his car."

The driver was able to get out OK, but the real danger was the heavy smoke through which drivers weaved once the flames were put out.