Firefighters hope to gain ground in Colorado blaze June 16, 2012 -- Updated 0619 GMT (1419 HKT) The fire has scorched more than 54,000 acres west of Fort Collins, Colorado It is 20% contained so far (CNN) -- Firefighters battling a raging blaze in Colorado are hoping for some relief from rain Saturday, as the flames move through neighborhoods, forcing evacuations and leaving a trail of destruction. The High Park Fire has jumped the Poudre River and is racing up a drainage toward nearby neighborhoods. A similar storm Friday did not help much because it brought little rain. The High Park Fire has scorched more than 54,000 acres, forced thousands of people to flee and claimed at least one life. The blaze was 20% contained late Friday, authorities said. At least 112 homes have been destroyed, said Nick Christensen, an executive officer with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. That figure is expected to rise because there are areas that were still dangerous for firefighters to go in and survey. First measured at 2 acres on June 9, the High Park Fire -- which officials say was caused by lightning -- has since grown exponentially. Helicopters flew back and forth Friday, dousing the flames.