BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. — Tucked away in the Moss Creek community just north of Highway 150, the Miller House has long been a place of relaxation and camaraderie for the neighborhood’s 50 homeowners.

He said the fire was reported at around 4:44 p.m. The fire broke out near the Shearon Farms and Moss Creek neighborhoods, officials said. No one was needed to evacuate. Town officials said ...