as a result of the storm, 70 people were injured in cuba. severe damage to properties and crops occurred in rural areas. in zulueta, 30 structures were destroyed, while a japanese freighter was washed ashore on the reefs near cayo breton. the crew survived, though another ship was disabled during the storm. the fringes of the storm produced heavy rainfall in cuba, flooding low areas and causing several rivers to overflow their banks. strong winds uprooted large trees in santa isabel, and winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) were reported in the city of cienfuegos. in aguada de pasajeros, 600 buildings were demolished, while 36 of 261 sugar mills across the island were damaged by hurricane fox. in all, hurricane fox killed 600 people in cuba and caused $10 million in damages.