Los Angeles (AFP) – The punishing drought gripping the western United States has claimed another victim: Independence Day fireworks, with Los Angeles city bosses warning private displays could spark dangerous blazes. Americans celebrate the 1776 declaration of independence from British rule on July 4 every year with proudly patriotic parties that often include drinking and pyrotechnics. But managers in Los Angeles, the second-biggest city in the country, are warning residents they should avoid backyard firework displays. “All fireworks in the city are illegal for personal use and only professi…